Circuit design (Std cell, Memory)
The role involves providing customization spec to vendors and PPA comparison of different foundation IP (memories, std cells, GPIO, eFUSE) used in next gen consumer SOC products. It also extends to resolving foundation IP issues and enabling our design teams for execution.
The candidate needs to:
Work with arch, design & physical design teams to determine customizations for all foundation IP that are product differentiators
Perform IP PPA analysis and vendor comparisons
Provide specs and requirements to vendors
Be able to understand and debug verilog, gls, dft, power management/upf modeling IP issues and communicate fixes to the team.
Compile and create IP usage guidelines based on commonly encountered problems.
Be data oriented, able to crunch through bug tracking system, and have front-end expertise.
CS or EE/CE degree
> 5 years experience in semiconductor companies
Minimum 2 years of experience with foundation IP development
Preferred knowledge of std cell and memory design including tools and flows used for characterization, familiarity with lib template generation etc.
Knowledge of RTL to GDS flow
Scripting with preference on python knowledge
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
