Senior Engineer I - VLSI

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You'll Do:

• Complex high-speed designs for edge computing applications (3.2G HBM PHY, Processor hardening for PPA analysis)
• work on Functional & DFT modes and constraints, Signal integrity, knowledge of de-rates (OCV, AOCV,POCV)
• Will need to be hands-on, defining constraints, margins based on tech nodes, incorporating feedback from the Analog Team in the SDCs
• 5 years of experience with EDA Tools and Methodologies for STA, STA-based ECO, Synthesis - hierarchical synthesis, DFT handling, retiming, clock gating
• Correlate results between STA and GLS with AMS
• power management and UPF concepts at Synthesis/PnR/STA domains
• you will be reporting to Director - IP Design.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in deep sub-micron tech nodes (TSMC 6nm, 7nm, GF12, TSMC 12nm,....)
• Experience in Timing Closure/ECOs on block level and chip level in a highly complex clocking environment including clear understand of clock domain crossings, Should be able to work closely with Physical Design Teams
• Good scripting skills; experience in Tempus is a plus
• Experience in deep sub-micron tech nodes (TSMC 6nm, 7nm, GF12, TSMC 12nm,....)
• Experience in Timing Closure/ECOs on block level and chip level in a highly complex clocking environments including clear understand of clock domain crossings, Should be able to work closely with Physical Design Teams
• Good knowledge of Functional & DFT modes and constraints, Signal integrity, Good knowledge of de-rates (OCV, AOCV,POCV)
• Will need to be hands-on, defining constraints, margins based on tech nodes, incorporating feedback from the Analog Team in the SDCs
• should have worked with EDA Tools and Methodologies for STA, STA-based ECO, Synthesis - hierarchical synthesis, DFT handling, retiming, clock gating
• Correlating results between STA and GLS with AMS
• Understanding of power management and UPF concepts at Synthesis/PnR/STA domains

"Hybrid work environment"

As part of our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Hybrid Working Model
• Provisions to pursue advanced education from Premium Institute, eLearning content providers
• Medical Insurance and a cohort of Wellness Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• Advance Loan Assistance
• Office lunch & Snacks Facility

Diversity & Inclusivity

Alphawave Semi is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal.

Accommodation

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Alphawave Semi will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if you’re applications is selected to proceed in our hiring process.