Foundation IP Design Engineer

We are looking for energetic and passionate design engineers to join our Central Engineering Group and be part of an elite team responsible for the development of foundation IP for AI products including memory compilers, logic cells and custom macros of all types on the bleeding edge of process technology. We have multiple positions at all experience levels.

Available Job Responsibilities

Analyze different memory architectures and highlight the tradeoffs

Design and build memory or circuit blocks at the gate or transistor level

Simulate and analyze the circuit design using transistor level simulators

Extract the layout and perform post-layout simulations and verification

Floorplan physical implementation and layout integration of design components

Integrate characterization flow to extract timing and power information

Develop scripts to automate characterization flow, simulations, and verification

Specify and verify various behavioral and physical memory models

Document the design specifications, behavioral description, and timing diagrams

Help specify silicon test plan and correlate silicon to simulation data

Skillset Required

Strong Expertise in development of memory compilers and custom macros of all types

Deep understanding of transistor level circuit behavior and device physics

Deep understanding of memory bitcell R/W margins and associated assist techniques

Deep understanding of signal integrity analysis, EM/IR analysis, and reliability analysis

Good understanding of memory behavioral and physical models

Good understanding of DFT schemes and chip level integration

Proficient in running simulators, writing automation scripts, and are tools savvy

Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Motivated, self-driven and good at multi-tasking

Qualifications

Requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 8 years of related experience