Staff Design Engineer: Place and Route, STA

Broadcom Central Engineering Group is looking for energetic and passionate Place and Route/STA Engineer. The Successful candidate will be responsible to work in one or more domains of Place and Route, STA development for complex Digital IP subsystems, Semi-custom macros across all types of bleeding edge process technologies.

Available Job Responsibilities

• Netlist to GDS2 automation flow development for complex digital/mixed signal blocks using PNR tools like ICC2 or Innovus in advanced technology nodes
• Define the Floor Plan/placement/routing/Timing constraints in ICC for Complex blocks including BIST to achieve correct by construct DRC/LVS and timing closure.
• Interact with the Cross functional team (Synthesis/STA/DNE) to close the loop in timing violations/DRC/LVS.
• Constraints automation to achieve predictable timing closure through automation with minimal ECOs.
• Perform PNR Architectural feasibilities with multiple power Ilands with Optimum Utilization, EM, IR
• Develop Fully Automated PNR, STA development flow to close timing to meet broader frequency requirements.

Skill Sets

• Hands on Experience with Synthesis, ICC2, Fusion compiler, Innovus, Prime time tools
• Hands on experience in defining ICC2/Synthesis constraints that meets timing closure needs
• In-depth knowledge of Signal and Power Floor plan with minimal EM/IR violations
• In-depth expertise with all ICC2/STA options to handle de-ratings, Options to reduce cross talk
• Familiarity with ECO implementation, Familiarity with Tools like Tweaker
• Hands on expertise with TCL/PERL to automate the end to end PNR/STA flow.
• Experience to handle a complex Netlist with multiple frequency domains and ICC timing closure.
• Hands on experience in analyzing and correlating STA .vs. ICC timing reports.
• Complete exposure to Synopsys Timing closure tools; Star-RC, Prime time, PTSI. Exposure to cadence timing closure flow is a big plus
• Strong Automation and scripting skills using Perl/Python to analyze timing/noise reports and drive for swift timing closure.

Additional Traits

• Strong team player with ability to work across multiple geographies
• Strong Technical and Behavioral competency with a Can do attitude in driving complex projects

Qualification

• B.S Degree with minimum of 8+ Years' experience in the relevant domain