Design Engineer- PNR/STA

Broadcom Central Engineering Group is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in Place and Route (PNR) and Static Timing Analysis (STA). The role involves developing Netlist to GDS2 automation flows using tools like ICC2 or Innovus, defining constraints for timing closure, and interacting with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will also perform PNR architectural feasibilities and develop automated PNR/STA flows to meet frequency requirements for complex digital IP subsystems and semi-custom macros.

Must Have

• Develop Netlist to GDS2 automation flow for complex digital/mixed signal blocks
• Define Floor Plan/placement/routing/Timing constraints in ICC
• Interact with Cross functional team (Synthesis/STA/DNE) for timing/DRC/LVS closure
• Develop Fully Automated PNR, STA development flow
• Hands on Experience with Synthesis, ICC2, Fusion compiler, Innovus, Prime time tools
• In-depth knowledge of Signal and Power Floor plan
• Expertise with ICC2/STA options to handle de-ratings, reduce cross talk
• Hands on expertise with TCL/PERL to automate PNR/STA flow
• Experience handling complex Netlist with multiple frequency domains and ICC timing closure
• Hands on experience in analyzing and correlating STA .vs. ICC timing reports
• Complete exposure to Synopsys Timing closure tools; Star-RC, Prime time, PTSI
• Strong Automation and scripting skills using Perl/Python

Good to Have

• Familiarity with ECO implementation
• Familiarity with Tools like Tweaker
• Exposure to cadence timing closure flow
• Strong team player with ability to work across multiple geographies
• Strong Technical and Behavioral competency with a Can do attitude

Job Description:

Design Engineer: Place and Route (PNR), STA(Static Timing Analysis)

Broadcom Central Engineering Group is looking for energetic and passionate Place and Route/STA Engineer. The Successful candidate will be responsible to work in one or more domains of Place and Route, STA development for complex Digital IP subsystems, Semi-custom macros across all types of bleeding edge process technologies.

Available Job Responsibilities

• Netlist to GDS2 automation flow development for complex digital/mixed signal blocks using PNR tools like ICC2 or Innovus in advanced technology nodes
• Define the Floor Plan/placement/routing/Timing constraints in ICC for Complex blocks including BIST to achieve correct by construct DRC/LVS and timing closure.
• Interact with the Cross functional team (Synthesis/STA/DNE) to close the loop in timing violations/DRC/LVS.
• Constraints automation to achieve predictable timing closure through automation with minimal ECOs.
• Perform PNR Architectural feasibilities with multiple power Ilands with Optimum Utilization, EM, IR
• Develop Fully Automated PNR, STA development flow to close timing to meet broader frequency requirements.

Skill Sets

• Hands on Experience with Synthesis, ICC2, Fusion compiler, Innovus, Prime time tools
• Hands on experience in defining ICC2/Synthesis constraints that meets timing closure needs
• In-depth knowledge of Signal and Power Floor plan with minimal EM/IR violations
• In-depth expertise with all ICC2/STA options to handle de-ratings, Options to reduce cross talk
• Familiarity with ECO implementation, Familiarity with Tools like Tweaker
• Hands on expertise with TCL/PERL to automate the end to end PNR/STA flow.
• Experience to handle a complex Netlist with multiple frequency domains and ICC timing closure.
• Hands on experience in analyzing and correlating STA .vs. ICC timing reports.
• Complete exposure to Synopsys Timing closure tools; Star-RC, Prime time, PTSI. Exposure to cadence timing closure flow is a big plus
• Strong Automation and scripting skills using Perl/Python to analyze timing/noise reports and drive for swift timing closure.

Additional Traits

• Strong team player with ability to work across multiple geographies
• Strong Technical and Behavioral competency with a Can do attitude in driving complex projects

Qualification

• B.S Degree with minimum of 4+ Years’ experience in the relevant domain
• M.S Degree with minimum of 2+ Years’ experience in the relevant domain.