GPU Physical Design Engineer, STA/Timing
Core
Design and manufacture high-performance, power-efficient processors by ensuring timing closure for complex GPU designs.
Role type
Senior IC GPU Physical Design Engineer (STA/Timing)
Builds
Next-generation GPUs for Apple products and services
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI / GPU Architecture
Required skills
Physical design, Synthesis, DFT, Clocking, Digital logic design, RTL, CMOS transistor logics, VLSI concepts, Scripting (TCL, Python, Perl, shell)
Preferred skills
EDA tools and APIs, Advanced timing concepts (XALK, POCVM, ETMs), Large volume data analysis, ECO generation
Technologies
EDA tools, TCL, Python, Perl, Shell scripting
Responsibilities
Interact with RTL and architecture teams to define timing constraints; Partner with Synthesis and Physical Design teams for power/performance/timing optimization; Set up DFT modes and ensure test features are properly timed; Assemble top-level design for Static Timing Analysis (STA); Create and maintain automation scripts for STA reports; Run ECO flows to achieve timing closure; Support tapeout activities with signoff checks; Collaborate with CAD vendors to improve analysis flows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
