Physical Design
gcb servicesSan Jose (CA)
Physical Design
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gcb servicesSan Jose (CA)
Computer Hardware EngineersResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Responsibilities:
The client is seeking a Physical Design contractor with strong synthesis and implementation expertise to support large, timing-critical designs at advanced technology nodes.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform synthesis using Cadence Genus for large, timing-challenged designs Drive PPA (power, performance, area) optimization through synthesis and early implementation stages Develop and refine floorplans using Cadence Innovus Collaborate closely with RTL teams to provide timely feedback on design quality, constraints, and architectural tradeoffs Partner with external P&R teams to iterate toward timing closure and PPA optimization Identify and address timing bottlenecks early in the flow to improve convergence Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience with large-scale SoC or AI-class designs At least 5 years of PD experience Hands-on experience at advanced / cutting-edge technology nodes (e.g., N5, N3 or below) Strong understanding of timing closure and correlation between synthesis and implementation Hands-on experience with Cadence Genus and Innovus Ability to work cross-functionally with RTL, architecture, PD, and external implementation teams
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