Staff Design Engineer: Place and Route, STA
Broadcom Central Engineering Group is looking for energetic and passionate Place and Route/STA Engineer. The Successful candidate will be responsible to work in one or more domains of Place and Route, STA development for complex Digital IP subsystems, Semi-custom macros across all types of bleeding edge process technologies.
Available Job Responsibilities
- Netlist to GDS2 automation flow development for complex digital/mixed signal blocks using PNR tools like ICC2 or Innovus in advanced technology nodes
- Define the Floor Plan/placement/routing/Timing constraints in ICC for Complex blocks including BIST to achieve correct by construct DRC/LVS and timing closure.
- Interact with the Cross functional team (Synthesis/STA/DNE) to close the loop in timing violations/DRC/LVS.
- Constraints automation to achieve predictable timing closure through automation with minimal ECOs.
- Perform PNR Architectural feasibilities with multiple power Ilands with Optimum Utilization, EM, IR
- Develop Fully Automated PNR, STA development flow to close timing to meet broader frequency requirements.
Skill Sets
- Hands on Experience with Synthesis, ICC2, Fusion compiler, Innovus, Prime time tools
- Hands on experience in defining ICC2/Synthesis constraints that meets timing closure needs
- In-depth knowledge of Signal and Power Floor plan with minimal EM/IR violations
- In-depth expertise with all ICC2/STA options to handle de-ratings, Options to reduce cross talk
- Familiarity with ECO implementation, Familiarity with Tools like Tweaker
- Hands on expertise with TCL/PERL to automate the end to end PNR/STA flow.
- Experience to handle a complex Netlist with multiple frequency domains and ICC timing closure.
- Hands on experience in analyzing and correlating STA .vs. ICC timing reports.
- Complete exposure to Synopsys Timing closure tools; Star-RC, Prime time, PTSI. Exposure to cadence timing closure flow is a big plus
- Strong Automation and scripting skills using Perl/Python to analyze timing/noise reports and drive for swift timing closure.
Additional Traits
- Strong team player with ability to work across multiple geographies
- Strong Technical and Behavioral competency with a Can do attitude in driving complex projects
Qualification
- B.S Degree with minimum of 8+ Years’ experience in the relevant domain