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Signoff and Design Methodology Engineer, Silicon

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Description For Signoff and Design Methodology Engineer, Silicon

Google is seeking a Signoff and Design Methodology Engineer to join their Silicon team in Bengaluru. This role is part of a team that pushes boundaries in developing custom silicon solutions powering Google's direct-to-consumer products. The position combines hardware expertise with software development, focusing on optimizing Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) for high-performance systems.

The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of hardware and software, dealing with static timing analysis, synthesis, and physical design automation. They will collaborate with Post-Si teams on debugging and optimization, while also working on testchip development using the latest process nodes. The role requires strong technical expertise in RTL languages, timing constraints, and sign-off methodologies.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Google's hardware innovation, directly impacting products used by millions worldwide. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.

The role combines technical depth with practical application, requiring both engineering expertise and project management skills. You'll be working with various teams across the organization, from testchip development to product integration, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys both technical challenges and cross-functional collaboration.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Signoff and Design Methodology Engineer, Silicon

  • Work with Post-Si teams to improve and debug Vmin and yield related issues
  • Explore specific new custom circuit opportunities for optimized Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) for high-performance, low-power subsystems
  • Work with the testchip teams on latest process nodes to build, validate and characterize custom Intellectual Property (IPs)
  • Schedule and plann for custom IP for product interception
  • Work on early prototyping of subsystems to deliver optimized PPA recipes

Requirements For Signoff and Design Methodology Engineer, Silicon

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  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with static timing analysis, synthesis, physical design & automation
  • Experience in physical design tool automation such as synthesis, P&R and sign-off tools
  • Experience in extraction of design parameters, QoR metrics, and analyzing data trends
  • Knowledge of RTL languages (e.g., Verilog and SystemVerilog)
  • Knowledge of timing constraints, convergence and sign-off
  • Knowledge of STA, EMIR and PDV sign-off methodologies
  • Understanding of parasitic extraction tools and flow

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