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As a member of the CPU implementation methodology team, you will help drive CPU design initiatives and flow development. This is a tremendous opportunity for an engineer with Synthesis and PNR experience to influence improvement for our design team.
Description
Generate and validate new ideas, create flows and methodologies around them by working with CPU Designers, CAD teams and EDA tool vendors to improve PPADetailed analysis across partitions to understand optimization opportunitiesCross functional collaboration across STA, library, tech and post silicon teams to improve optimization during ImplementationContribute to aspects of Synthesis and Physical Design Implementation methodologiesPreferred QualificationsExperience implementing high-performance and low-power CPU designs
Scripting skills to interface with tools and analyze data
Experience with SAPR/PNR design flow infrastructure/scripts
Proficiency in programming and scripting (Example: Python, TCL)
Understanding of challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology and ability to write algorithms and code to extract PPA during Implementation
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
Strong understanding and experience using industry standard synthesis, PnR, and STA tools
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
Minimum QualificationsMinimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with implementing VLSI digital designs using SAPR tools with multi-GHz performance goals
Experience with logic optimization trade-offs between area, timing and power
