Static Timing Analysis Design Engineer / Physical Design

NXP Semiconductors•Austin, TX

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced engineer for SoC Static Timing Analysis for advanced semiconductor products. This role will own end-to-end Timing Constraints and Static Timing Analysis across complex designs, driving initial constraints development and timing correlation in early stages to final Timing Signoff for cutting-edge technology nodes. This role would work with implementation engineers from synthesis through final timing closure to close timing, including timing correlation, debugging failing timing paths, providing timing ECOs (automated and manual). The ideal candidate demonstrates technical timing and constraints expertise to close timing on a given design on silicon along with capability of using timing analysis tools to correlate timing and generate automate as well as manual timing fixes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field
3-6 years of experience in ASIC / SoC Timing Analysis
Strong knowledge of industry STA tools (Synopsys flows)
Strong communication skills
STA and signoff methodologies
Timing ECO Generation (automated and manual)
Constraints Development and Validation
Advanced node implementation (≤ 16nm / 5nm)
Scripting in Python, TCL, and Perl

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-reliability SoCs
Exposure to AI-driven design methodologies and automation
Familiarity with using AI to generate scripts

Responsibilities

End-to-End Constraints and Timing Signoff Ownership
Drive Timing Constraints Creation and Validation
Work with Frontend, IP and DFT teams to Validate Constraints, Resolve timing issues
Work hand-in-hand with Implementation owner(s) and Full Chip STA team to close Timing
Timing Correlation and Timing Path Debug from synthesis through timing signoff
Provide timing feedback during all design stages
Create Automated and Manual timing fixes for implementation
Participate career development.
Interface with Implementation owner(s) and Full Chip STA team.
Provide feedback to improve scalability, productivity, and design quality through methodology enhancements to leadership
Collaborate with Frontend, IP and DFT teams for Constraint Validation and Timing Issues
Support post-silicon bring-up, yield improvement, and production ramp activities.