ASIC Implementation Engineer - Synthesis
Sunnyvale, CA • Full Time
Meta
Infrastructure
Engineering
Hardware
Meta is hiring ASIC Frontend Implementation Engineers within our Infrastructure organization. We are looking for individuals with experience in front-end implementation from RTL to netlist, including RTL Lint, CDC analysis, timing constraints, synthesis to build efficient System on Chip (SoC) and IP for data center applications.
ASIC Implementation Engineer - Synthesis Responsibilities
- Run Logic/Physical Synthesis using advanced optimization techniques and generate optimized Gate Level Netlist for Timing, Area, Power.
- Debug the timing/area/congestion issues and work with RTL & Physical designers to resolve them.
- Perform Power Estimation at RTL and Gate Level and identify power reduction opportunities.
- Run Formal Verification checks between RTL and Gate level netlist and debug the aborts, inconclusive and Logic Equivalency failures.
- Perform RTL Lint and work with the Designers to create waivers.
- Perform RTL DFT Analysis and improve the DFT coverage for Stuck-at faults.
- Develop Timing Constraints for RTL-Synthesis and PrimeTime-STA for the blocks and the top-level including SOC.
- Analyze the inter-block timing and come up with IO budgets for the various partition blocks.
- Developing Automation scripts and Methodology for all FE-tools including (Lint, CDC, RDC, Synthesis, STA, Power).
- Work closely with the Design Engineers, DV Engineers, Emulation Engineers in supporting them with the handoff tasks.
- Interact with Physical Design Engineers and provide them with timing/congestion feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 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.
- 5+ Years of experience as a Front End Synthesis & Integration Engineer
- Experience with RTL Synthesis and design optimization for Power, Performance, Area.
- Knowledge of front-end and back-end ASIC tools.
- Experience with RTL design using SystemVerilog or other HDL.
- Experience managing multiple design releases and working with cross functional teams to support and debug timing, area, power issues.
- Experience with communicating across functional internal teams and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in SOC Design Integration and Front-End Implementation.
- Knowledge of Physical Design flow such as Floorplanning, CTS, Routing
- Good Understanding of Timing/physical libraries, SRAM Memories.
- Knowledge of STA signoff and understanding of AOCV, POCV
- Experience with low power techniques for reducing power.
- Experience with EDA tools and scripting languages (Python, TCL) used to build tools and flows
- Experience with Design Compiler, Spyglass, PrimeTime, Formality or equivalent tools.
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$142,000/year to $203,000/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.
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