We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Staff Engineer - Design to lead ASIC design implementation activities from architectural understanding through RTL-to-GDS execution and timing signoff. The successful candidate will drive design implementation excellence, support advanced technology nodes, and contribute to methodology improvements for successful tape-outs.
Responsibilities:
ASIC Design Implementation
- Lead ASIC design implementation activities from RTL synthesis to timing signoff and tape-out.
- Develop and improve RTL-to-GDS implementation flows and methodologies.
- Understand architectural and micro-architectural design intent to ensure successful implementation.
- Optimize RTL structures for efficient synthesis and physical design convergence.
- Develop, review, and validate timing constraints with designers and architects.
- Drive Design-for-Test (DFT) implementation, including scan insertion, compression, LOC/LOS, RAM BIST, and advanced DFT optimization techniques.
- Support low-power design methodologies, including power-aware optimization, leakage reduction, and dynamic power control techniques.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members in resolving complex implementation challenges.
- Contribute to innovation through patents, technical publications, and proprietary design methodologies.
- Benchmark and drive best-in-class ASIC implementation methodologies and processes.
Documentation & Process Compliance
- Document implementation methodologies, design considerations, challenges, and solutions using company standards.
- Complete design audits, reviews, and compliance checklists in accordance with corporate Design Control Procedures (DCP).
- Maintain accurate records of issues, resolutions, and design reviews within PEPS, JIRA, or other project management systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, ATPG, DFT, and Product Development teams.
- Collaborate with CAD and Technical Application (TA) teams on flow enhancements and methodology improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in ASIC Physical Design or Design Implementation.
- Strong expertise in:
- Cadence Genus or Synopsys Design Compiler
- Cadence Tempus or Synopsys PrimeTime
- Proven experience in synthesis, timing closure, and timing signoff.
- Strong understanding of ASIC implementation methodologies, timing constraints, and optimization techniques.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and technical leadership capabilities.
Added Advantage
- Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm and below).
- Familiarity with SystemVerilog coding and RTL design concepts.
- Strong scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, Shell, or Python.
- Experience with low-power design methodologies (UPF/CPF).
- Exposure to place-and-route, physical verification, and signoff flows.
Pay: RM18,500.00 - RM20,000.00 per month
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bayan Lepas