SOC Physical Design Verification Engineer

3 Years ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Join a hardware startup in Silicon Valley as a Silicon PDV Engineer to reimagine silicon and create Risc-V based computing platforms. You will develop PDV methodology and infrastructure for large SoCs, perform full chip integration and physical verification checks, and guide implementation teams for early convergence. Responsibilities include interfacing with design teams, defining padring and bump map design with package and floorplan teams, and integrating foundry PDK data with the technology team. The role requires a deep understanding of deep sub-micron process nodes, hands-on experience with closure and tapeout of large hierarchical designs, and proficiency with physical verification tools like Siemens Calibre.
Must have:
  • Develop PDV methodology and infrastructure for SoC verification.
  • Perform full chip integration and physical verification.
  • Guide implementation teams for convergence.
  • Interface with design teams for quality deliverables.
  • Define padring and bump map design.
  • Integrate foundry PDK data.
  • Understand deep sub-micron process nodes.
  • Experience with Siemens Calibre.
  • Strong scripting skills in tcl and python.
  • Solve complex problems efficiently.
  • Self-starter and highly motivated.
  • Work cross-functionally under aggressive schedules.
Perks:
  • Fun, creative and flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to build products that change the world

Job Details

Join a cutting-edge and well-funded hardware startup in Silicon Valley as a Silicon PDV Engineer. Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create Risc-V based computing platforms that will transform the industry. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate engineers in the world to create designs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency and scalability. We offer a fun, creative and flexible work environment, with a shared vision to build products to change the world.

Responsibilities

    • Develop our PDV methodology and infrastructure to enable the verification flow of large SoCs
    • Perform full chip integration and run the complete suite of physical verification checks
    • Provide guidance to the implementation teams throughout the project to enable early convergence and final closure
    • Interface with various internal and external design teams to ensure the high quality of their deliverables and successful integration
    • Work with the package and floorplan teams to define padring and bump map design
    • Collaborate with our technology team to define flows and integrate foundry PDK data

Requirements

    • Deep understanding of the challenges associated with in deep sub-micron process nodes
    • Hands-on experience in closure and tapeout of large hierarchical designs
    • Experience with industry standard physical verification tools (Siemens Calibre)
    • Strong scripting skills in tcl and python
    • Ability and taste for solving complex problems, efficient written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills
    • Self starter and highly motivated
    • Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and be productive under aggressive schedules

Education and Experience

    • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in EE, EECS or CS.

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