Physical Design Engineer

Etched • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Etched is looking for exceptional Physical Design engineers to join our team. In this role, you
will own block-level implementation and verification, drive timing closure and PPA optimization, supervise 3rd party design work, and help improve our design flows and iteration speed.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of previous experience with PD
• Tools, flow, and design methodology from RTL synthesis to GDSII sign-off
• Experience with back-end design and timing closure on advanced process nodes (5nm and below)
• Experience with Cadence (Innovus, Genus) or Synopsys (ICC2, Fusion Compiler) automated RTL-to-GDSII flows
• Experience with sign-off tools (PrimeTime, Tempus, Voltus, etc.)
• Experience with UPF-based low power design methodology, power verification,synthesis, scan insertion/ATPG, formal verification, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, IR drop, and EM/antenna analysis
• Deeply creative and able to think from first principles

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with transformer models and machine learning
• Ability to program with Python or another scripting language
• Familiarity with AI tools for programming/coding
• Startup experience or comfort working in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand what is involved in physical design
• Running PD flows to close blocks, support ASIC infrastructure, automate PD flows,
• improve CAD infrastructure
• Collaborate with RTL Designers and provide Physical Design feedback to improve PPA
• Drive dashboards that show the convergence of projects related to PD
• Optimize tool flows, working with EDA vendors to incorporate the latest features
• Accountable for block level closure
• Supervise the outsourcing of physical design to a 3rd party service

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
• Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
• Daily lunch + dinner in our office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed