Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and DataSenior Hardware EngineerJob Summary:Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer.
This is a contract position.What You Will Do:As a Sr.
Physical Design Engineer, you will contribute to all design phases of physical design of high-performance SoC design at both the block and subchip levels, as well as the full-chip level from RTL to GDSII.
You will collaborate with the Foundry Process Engineer, SoC Architect, Microarchitecture, Packaging, Signal Integrity, and Power Integrity teams to drive the overall Physical Design aspects, leading to a successful tapeout and production silicon.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Perform subchip level and block level place and route, and close design to meet performance, power, and area.Lead and perform all aspects of full chip SoC integration activities: die size optimization, floorplanning, hard IP integration, partitioning, chip level clock planning, bump placement / RDL routing, power grid generation, full chip STA timing, DFT strategy planning, and final physical verification.Good knowledge of timing analysis, power analysis, physical verification (DRC/LVS), and formal verification.Working knowledge of UPF specification in Power Intent design, implementation, and verification of power gating, level shifter, and isolation.Define EM-IR signoff requirements and sign-off methodology.Define and support Static and Dynamic, thermal, electro-migration, peak current, di/dt, and effective resistance analysis.Develop and support Chip-package-Co-Analysis (CPA) and Chip-Power-Model (CPM) on-die model for package & die co-design analysis.Be an EM-IR sign-off lead with successful tape out track records.What You Will Need:Basics:At least 15-20 years of experience in the chip industry with a track record of delivering silicon into volume production across multiple technology generations.Proven track record of SoC definition of complex SoCs over multiple technology generations.BS/MS/PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering with emphasis on Computer Architecture.Experienced in CPU Architecture – preferably Instruction Decode or Execution Units.Exhibits the right teamwork and leadership qualities backed up with references.Deep knowledge in physical design, including physical aware synthesis, floorplanning, clock tree implementation, routing, STA timing signoff, and chip-finishing.Good knowledge of basic SoC architecture.
Be able to work with Front-end design team to address timing, congestion, and power issues.In-depth knowledge of design flow from RTL to GDSII.Good knowledge of EM-IR sign-off requirements.Experience in using EDA tools like Synopsys (/Cadence) for PPA optimization.Good scripting skills such as Perl/Tcl.Excellent hands-on experience in voltage drop analysis using Redhawk or Redhawk-SC.Excellent hands-on experience and debugging skills of finding root cause of voltage drop and EM issues.Solid background in EM-IR fundamentals, analytical aptitude, and excellent attention to detail.Preferred:Extensive physical design experiences at both the block level and subchip level, as well as full-chip level.Knowledge of Machine Learning Algorithms (e.g., Convolutional Neural Networks).Experience in Multi SoC systems.How You Will Be Successful:Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business "First"Embrace Diversity and Take RisksWhat We Offer:Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair productsWhy Work with Us:Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC).
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