Description:

The Digital IC Backend Design Engineer will be responsible for the physical implementation of digital designs from RTL to GDSII, utilizing cutting-edge EDA tools and methodologies.
This role involves close collaboration with RTL design, DFT, and packaging teams to achieve optimal performance, power, and area (PPA), while meeting stringent timing and yield targets on the GF22 FDX+ node.
Key responsibilities include executing full-chip and block-level physical design tasks such as floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical verification.
The engineer will develop and optimize the digital backend flow tailored for the GF22 FDX+ process and drive timing closure, power optimization, and physical verification (LVS/DRC/ERC).
Collaboration with front-end designers to address timing and logical/physical interface issues is essential, as well as supporting tapeout preparation and final signoff processes.

Requirements:

A Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field is required.
Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in digital IC backend implementation.
Proficiency with backend EDA tools, particularly Cadence Innovus and Genus, is necessary.
A strong understanding of place & route (P&R), static timing analysis (STA), DRC/LVS verification, IR drop, and electromigration (EM) analysis is essential.
Experience with advanced technology nodes (22nm or below preferred) is required.
Familiarity with the GF22 FDX+ process is highly advantageous.
Candidates should be skilled in Tcl scripting for automation of backend flows.
Experience in hierarchical or full-chip implementation is preferred.

The position offers competitive cash compensation that reflects the candidate's expertise and experience.
Stock options are included as part of the compensation package.
The role provides ownership of a key technical area within the company.
Employees will be part of the early stage of one of the hottest AI startups, currently in stealth mode.
The work environment is fun, dynamic, and multicultural, promoting collaboration among team members.
There are exciting professional growth opportunities available within the company.

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