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CAD and PPA Methodology Engineer

san diego, ca • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time General

Job TitleAs a member of the Graphics team, the successful applicant will help develop new flows/methodologies and algorithms to improve power, performance and area (PPA) on state-of-the-art GPU cores while working closely with the graphics microarchitecture design and implementation teams.The successful candidate will possess basic understanding of RTL design and ASIC design flow from RTL to GDS such as synthesis, static timing analysis, formal verification, physical design, ECO generation and verification. They will collaborate with multiple functional teams including design, technology, power, implementation, sign-off and post-silicon to drive PPA improvements into GPU cores. Knowledge and experience in the following is a definite advantage:Implementation and delivery of GPU cores from RTL to GDSIISemi-custom design flow and methodology developmentIdentifying areas for flow and process improvementsVerilog and System-Verilog languagesRTL synthesis using physically aware toolsDesign constraint management for power, timing, clocking, interfacesFormal Verification for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checksClock Tree Analysis and OptimizationECO methods for functional and timing fixesManaging design goals and tradeoffs in power, performance, and areaPreferred Qualifications:At-least 5-7 years of experience developing methodologies for PPA improvementBasic understanding of digital design and RTL developmentHands on experience with EDA tools such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Synopsys RTL-Architect, PrimePower, PrimeTime and Prime ClosureScript writing experience in UNIX shell, Python, Perl and/or TCLExcellent interpersonal and analytical skills as well as ability to work independentlyHighly motivated, excellent team spirit, obsession with deliverable quality and customer orientedMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $161,800.00 - $242,600.00

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