Memory Characterization Engineer, Silicon

3 Days ago • 5-8 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves generating timing collaterals for custom SRAM/Register File Memory macros using tools like Liberate or Silicon-Spice. Responsibilities include analyzing and validating timing data, performing statistical simulations, and participating in Silicon-Spice correlation activities to improve PPA (Performance, Power, Area). Collaboration with circuit designers and the SoC team is crucial to ensure correctness and meet customization requirements. The engineer will also mentor junior engineers and be responsible for coordinating the release of memory collaterals. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience with timing tools (Liberate MX, Nanotime), Spice simulation, and CMOS circuit design, along with scripting skills (PERL/Shell/TCL). A deep understanding of timing concepts, LVF, and CCS models is essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience with Liberate MX/Nanotime and Spice
  • 3+ years characterizing standard-cells or memory
  • Experience writing Spice decks and CMOS circuits
  • Generate timing collaterals for custom digital CMOS circuits
  • Analyze and validate characterized timing data
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in related field
  • Experience with FineSim, HSpice, Spectre, Solido
  • Experience with SiliconSmart, Liberate
  • PERL/Shell/TCL scripting
  • Understanding of LVF and CCS models

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with Liberate MX or Nanotime timing tools and Spice or equivalent transistor level simulation tool.
  • 3 years of experience in characterizing standard-cells or memory.
  • Experience in writing spice decks and CMOS circuits.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in VLSI Integration, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in spice and statistical circuit simulators, including FineSim, HSpice, Spectre, and Solido.
  • Experience with characterization tools (e.g., SiliconSmart, Liberate).
  • Experience in PERL/Shell/TCL scripting or similar languages, with the ability to automate repeatable tasks to improve efficiency/productivity using the scripting languages.
  • Understanding of CMOS circuits and timing concepts (e.g., setup, hold).
  • Understanding of Liberty Variation Format (LVF) and Composite Current Source (CCS) models.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

In this role, you will develop custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products. You will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. You will be responsible for generating timing collaterals of custom SRAM/Register File Memory macros. You will collaborate with circuit designers to ensure the correctness of timing arcs. You will need to perform Spice simulations to validate the correctness of timing delays and power numbers. You will also be responsible for coordinating with the SOC team regarding the release of memory collaterals.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

Responsibilities

  • Generate timing collaterals for custom digital CMOS circuits utilizing industry-standard tools such as Liberate or Silicon-Spice. Analyze and validate characterized timing data.
  • Perform statistical simulations to ensure the robustness of custom circuits.
  • Participate in Silicon-Spice correlation activities to improve Performance, Power, Area (PPA) of custom digital circuits.
  • Collaborate closely with the internal circuit design team and the System-on-a-Chip (SoC) team and understand customization requirements.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and temporary engineers, as needed.

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