Front End Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
·   Understand the architecture of the graphics IP and functional block being designed
·   Build C/C++ model for simulation
·   Build test bench and monitors for DUT
·   Compose test plan and validation vectors to ensure functional completeness
·   Debug function/performance bugs of graphics IP
·   Work with global Front-End design team and physical design team for large scale ASIC chip physical implementation
·    Focus on physical design of deep sub-micron GPU chips including block level (full chip) floor planning, timing closure, place&route, physical verification etc
REQUIREMENTS:
·   Have in depth knowledge of entire design process from Design specification, defining architecture, micro-architecture, RTL design and functional verification, synthesis, Physical Design, Timing closure, Tape-out, and post-Si debug.
·   Have hands-on experience in Chiplevel Design/Integration activities.
·   Some Physical Design exposure required.
·   Perform Synthesis and netlisting tasks such as SDC Development, Scan Insertion, ECO implementation, Formal Verification, etc.
·   Some exposure to DFT is a strong plus.
·   Work with Physical Design team on Floor Plan, budgeting, timing closure, Signal Integrity, ECO flows, Power analysis, IO PAD placement, etc.
·   Should have expertise in: Cadence RTL Compiler, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Conformal LEC. Good knowledge of datapath compilers is required.
·   Expertise in Perl and Tcl is a must.
·   Knowledge of chip bus interfaces such as AHB and various standard peripherals & interfaces is a plus.
·   Should be able to work closely with RTL Designers and Backend Physical Design teams across multiple sites.
·   Must have good communication & Analytical thinking skills.
·   Should have proficiency in flow development and scripting.
·   Should be able to Lead a team, and provide Technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.

EDUCATION:
·   Master with at least 5 years or Bachelor with at least 8 years working experience in ASIC area