CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing server-class high performance CPU solutions that are highly optimized for the needs of the server product.

As a Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer, you will be driving the electrical analysis and closure at block as well as top level.

Minimum skills/experience

• Proficient in EMIR tools like Redhawk and Voltus
• Basic knowledge of physical design flow and standard PnR tools
• Experience with TCL, Perl, and Python scripting languages
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams

Preferred qualifications

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Expertise in EMIR tools (Redhawk, Voltus).
• Experience in power grid solutions development and implementation.
• Knowledge of system-level PDN and power integrity.
• Skilled in PnR implementation, verification, power analysis, and STA.
• Proficient in TCL, Perl, and Python scripting.
• Experience with large designs is a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive electrical analyses at both block and top levels, including static/dynamic IR assessment, power/signal electromigration (EM) analysis, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) evaluations.
• Ensure the thorough verification of electrical properties at both block and top levels.
• Develop power grid specifications in alignment with the power, performance, and area objectives of various SOC blocks, and implement these power grids utilizing industry-standard place-and-route (PnR) tools.
• Collaborate extensively with the PI team to enhance overall Power Distribution Network (PDN) performance.

This position is open for both Austin and Santa Clara locations and compensation will be adjusted as per the locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

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PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

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