Senior Engineer Physical Design

TL;DR

Senior Engineer Physical Design: Working on both the physical design and methodology for future designs of next-generation, high-performance processor chips in a leading-edge CMOS process technology with an accent on performance analysis and verification. Focus on running RTL code through synthesis and place and route (PnR) tools to create the physical view of the chip and analyzing performance.

Location: Yokneam, Petah-Tikva

Company

hirify.global’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world.

What you will do

• Work with a global team on the physical design of complex chips.
• Work with a global team on the methodology to enable an efficient and robust design process.
• Triage workflows by running RTL code through synthesis and place and route (PnR) tools.
• Analyze performance by running timing analysis.
• Verify a robust power grid by performing EMIR analysis.
• Review completed runs for errors and create optimizations from successful runs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in physical design with a focus on block-level PNR for advanced CMOS process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, or below).
• Working experience with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design, including Cadence Genus and Innovus, and Synopsys Design Compier, IC Compiler and Fusion Compiler.
• Working knowledge of static timing analysis tools such as Tempus or PrimeTime and EM/IR-Drop/Crosstalk analysis tools like Voltus or PrimeRail.
• Working knowledge of physical verification and formal verification tools (e.g., Calibre, LEC, Formality).
• Be willing to raise your hand and volunteer for learning opportunities you may not have experienced before.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy a workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• Tools and resources needed to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with the company.
• Competitive compensation and great benefits.