Sr Physical Design Engineer
About The Position
Ericsson Austin has an exciting opportunity for you in a fast-paced, highly collaborative technical environment. We are looking for a highly detailed person who loves problem solving and can tackle complex timing and power challenges in next-gen SoCs, driving solutions that set new industry benchmarks. Ericsson Silicon develops tailor-made, high-performance solutions for present and future RAN needs. Our Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) power cutting-edge System on a Chip (SoC) - a game-changer in telecommunications. With signal processors (DSPs) and accelerators, our technology enables high-performance, energy-efficient, and lightweight network solutions. The role will work closely with engineering disciplines in Austin and Sweden to make sure that the final ASIC achieves the goals of the program.
Requirements
- 10+ years of physical design experience and minimum of a BS EE/CE
- Expert in one or many of these areas – Methods to improve PPA, RTL checks and Synthesis, STA Constraints, DFT clocking architecture, Physical design of high speed interface IPs
- Knowledge of System Verilog or VHDL
- Accomplished at problem resolution and execution per project plan/needs
- Prior experience in a Senior or Lead Engineer role, including direct responsibility for guiding and mentoring junior team members and setting technical direction.
- Highly team oriented
Nice To Haves
- Good scripting skills in Tcl or Python
- Knowledge of low power implementation methodology through UPF
- Knowledge of RTL2GDS methodology in 5nm or below technology nodes
Responsibilities
- Be an empowered designer tasked with improving PPA of Ericsson ASICs
- Evaluate feasibility of architectural features through back end implementation
- Partner with front end design teams to address timing, power and congestion challenges
- Deliver a synthesized netlist to ASIC BE vendor, and collaborate with vendor to address physical design tradeoffs
- Work with DFT and architecture teams to develop timing constraints
- Provide technical leadership and direction for junior members of the team
- Participate in defining flows, methods and drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- Choice of three medical plan options
- Dental plan option
- Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
- 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
- Company match for 401(k) contributions
- Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Matching gifts
- Recognition programs
- 15 days of accrued vacation
- Up to 3 personal days per year
- 11 annual holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time
- 80 hours of sick time annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
