Senior Clock Architecture & Design Engineer (CPU)

TL;DR

Senior Clock Architecture & Design Engineer (CPU): Architecting and implementing clock distribution networks for next-generation flagship CPUs with an accent on performance and power efficiency. Focus on developing advanced clock tree synthesis flows and designing breakthrough custom circuits on advanced process nodes.

Location: On-site presence required in Austin, Texas or Hillsboro, Oregon

Salary: $141,910.00–$269,100.00

Company

Global leader in semiconductor technology developing next-generation computing experiences.

What you will do

• Architect and implement sophisticated clock distribution networks for high-frequency flagship CPU designs.
• Design custom clock solutions and library cells to push performance and power efficiency boundaries.
• Develop and optimize advanced clock tree synthesis (CTS) flows for multi-billion transistor designs.
• Collaborate with architecture, physical design, and validation teams to deliver industry-leading solutions.
• Interface with EDA vendors to shape the future of design automation tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or STEM field (5+ years exp), Master's (3+ years), or PhD (1+ year).
• Must be based in the US for on-site work in Texas or Oregon.
• Experience in physical design, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and static timing analysis (STA).
• Strong background in custom circuits, transistor-level design, and spice simulations.
• Proficiency in industry-standard scripting languages.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in high-frequency custom clock network design on leading-edge technology nodes.
• Experience in clocking architecture, PLL/DLL architecture, and design.
• Expertise in timing constraint adaptation and timing closure methodologies.
• Expertise in full-chip design tools and flows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation programs.
• Opportunity to work on flagship products that define industry standards.
• Career growth within one of the semiconductor industry's most respected teams.