CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware
As we continue to push CPU performance and efficiency in the most advanced technology nodes validating and correlating our physical design point to silicon is of utmost importance. We want to ensure that the frequencies, voltages, and power we target in pre-silicon design are realizable on silicon and in the final products we ship to our customers.
Description
Obtain process‑related silicon measurement data from product and technology team
Analyze pre‑silicon timing runs to comprehend margins and relate it to measured silicon parameters
Work with post‑silicon teams in evaluating ROI of design and methodology features
Analyze post‑silicon speed debug data to help identify and root cause failing paths
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with a chip tapeout of a custom or PnR block
Experience with STA
Experience running spice simulations and analysis
Experience with data parsing, analysis, and representation/plotting skills
Preferred Qualifications
Good understanding of std cell architecture and design
Working knowledge of device technology and spice models
Familiarity with ATPG pattern framework
Awareness of PNR tool flows
Language proficiency in TCL, Perl, and Python
Ability to work with cross‑functional teams spanning pre‑silicon design, technology and post‑silicon debug
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