Sr. Physical Design Engineer
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SemiconductorsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electronic engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience with multiple tape-outs in deep submicron process nodes
- In-depth, extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in physical design flow and relevant EDA tools
- In-depth, extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in physical design signoff flow (STA, LEC, ERC, DRC)
- Hands-on expertise with scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, Python
- Knowledge of hardware description languages VHDL and Verilog
- Experience mentoring junior team members and guiding their development
- Strong initiative, analytical/problem-solving skills, team-working skills, multitasking ability, and ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Preferred: Experience in physical design with multiple clock domains, clock and power management
- Preferred: Experience in low power design, tools, methodologies, and Power intent UPF specifications
Responsibilities
- Perform physical design implementation of custom IP and SoC designs from RTL to GDS to create a manufacturing-ready design database
- Conduct all aspects of physical design flow: synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, static timing analysis, power/clock distribution, reliability, power and noise analysis
- Conduct verification and signoff: formal equivalence verification, static timing analysis, reliability verification, static/dynamic power integrity, layout verification, electrical rule checking, structural design checking
- Analyze results and make recommendations to fix violations for current and future product architecture
- Optimize design to improve product-level parameters such as power, frequency, and area
- Participate in development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the location for this Physical Design Engineer position?
The primary location is Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia, with Shift 1.
What salary or compensation is offered for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experience are required for this position?
Candidates need 3+ years of experience with multiple tape-outs in deep submicron nodes, in-depth hands-on knowledge of physical design flow and EDA tools, expertise in signoff flows like STA, LEC, ERC, and DRC, and hands-on scripting with Perl, TCL, Python, plus VHDL/Verilog.
What does the team environment look like at Altera?
The role involves working within a diverse team environment, with experience mentoring junior team members.
What makes a strong candidate for this Physical Design Engineer role?
Strong candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in computer or electronic engineering, 3+ years in physical design with tape-outs, deep expertise in EDA tools and signoff flows, scripting skills, plus preferred experience in multi-clock domains, low power design, and UPF.
Altera
Develops digital human agents for AI
About Altera
Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees