ASIC Engineer, Physical Design
Sunnyvale, CA • Austin, TX • Full Time
Meta
University Grad - Engineering, Tech & Design
AI Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Design
Engineering
Meta is seeking an ASIC Engineer to join our Infrastructure organization. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. By holding this role, you will be an integral member of an ASIC team to build accelerators for some of our top workloads enabling our data centers to scale efficiently. You will have an opportunity to participate in design implementation of advanced IPs using state-of-the-art tools. Come work and learn alongside our ASIC engineers to build “Green” data center accelerators.
ASIC Engineer, Physical Design Responsibilities
- Develop and own physical design implementation of multi-hierarchy low-power and high-performance designs, including physical-aware logic synthesis, floorplan, place and route, clock tree synthesis, static timing analysis, IR drop, EM, and physical verification in advanced technology nodes.
- Resolve design and flow issues related to the physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.
- Deliver physical design of an end-to-end IP or integration of ASIC/SoC design and point out lower power and higher performance trade-offs.
- Work with the RTL design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
- Use EDA tool-based programming and scripting techniques to automate and improve throughput and quality.
- Interact with tool vendors to drive tool fixes and flow improvements. Perform tool evaluations of new vendor tools and functions.
- Drive logic/physical synthesis and generate optimized Gate level Netlist for Physical Design.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
- Programming/scripting skills: TCL, Python, or Shell
- Knowledge of geometry/process/device technology implications on physical design
- Knowledge of Computer Architecture, Digital Design or VLSI Design
- Knowledge of RTL2GDSII flow
- Knowledge of CMOS Technology, Logic Gates, Flip Flops or similar
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Verilog, VHDL or similar hardware description language
- Experience with Logic Synthesis
- Knowledge of static timing analysis and concepts, defining timing constraints and exceptions, corners/voltage definitions
- Understanding of SRAM Memories
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$114,000/year to $133,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .