CPU Physical Design Methodology and Optimization Engineer
Core
Engineer new flows and algorithms to improve Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) for industry-leading CPU designs, applying machine learning techniques in silicon design.
Role type
Senior IC physical design methodology and optimization engineer
Builds
CPU physical design flows and optimization algorithms
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU design / Physical Design
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Digital circuit design, timing analysis, power analysis, logic design, algorithm development, scripting (TCL/Perl)
Preferred skills
High-performance physical design techniques, PnR and STA tool usage, Python programming, deep sub-micron technology challenges
Technologies
Python, TCL, Perl, Synthesis tools, PnR tools, STA tools
Responsibilities
Engineer new flows/algorithms to improve PPA, Perform detailed analysis across partitions to identify optimization opportunities, Develop new PD focused flows to improve CPU performance and efficiency, Collaborate cross-functionally with STA, library, tech, and post silicon teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
