Senior Physical Design Engineer

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

At NextSilicon, we are reimagining high-performance computing. Our pioneering coprocessor vastly accelerates supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.

NextSilicon is looking for a talented and experienced engineer to participate in the physical design of the company’s product for leading one of Nextsilison BE projects. This position involves working with external back-end developers as well as carrying out critical tasks in-house, and leading aggressive back-end initiatives to meet challenging targets in terms of area, timing, and layout. In this role, you will be at the center of the company’s design efforts and will have a significant influence on product architecture.

Requirements:

7+ years of physical design experience, leading complex process designs
In-depth knowledge of process and circuit design
Knowledge of physical design industry standards and practices, including physically aware synthesis, floor planning, CTS, place and route
Experience developing and implementing power-grid and clock specifications
Good command of industry-standard physical design and synthesis tools
Understanding of scripting languages, such as Perl and Tcl
Working knowledge of extraction and STA methodologies and tools
Good understanding of physical design verification methodology for debugging LVS and DRC issues at chip and block level
Proficiency in power delivery, signal integrity, advanced packaging, power projection, and design for low dynamic power
Leading projects and managing small groups: advantage

Responsibilities:

Generate and analyze critical block- and chip-level static timing constraints
Spec and define full chip floor plan, including pin placement, partitions, and power grid
Develop and validate high-performance, low-power clock network guidelines
Perform critical block-level place and route and create designs that meet timing, area, and power constraints
Review the vendors’ physical design verification flow at chip and block level and guide other designers on how to fix LVS and DRC violations
Work with vendors on defining physical design methodologies and assist in flow development for chip integration