ASIC Engineer, Physical Design

Austin, TX Sunnyvale, CA
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Meta is hiring ASIC Physical Design Engineers within our Infrastructure organization. We are looking for individuals with experience in physical design from RTL to GDSII in low power and high-performance designs to build efficient System on Chip (SoC) and IP for data center applications.ASIC Engineer, Physical Design ResponsibilitiesDevelop and own physical design implementation of multi-hierarchy SOCs optimized for Perf/W, including physical-aware logic synthesis, floorplan, place and route, clock tree synthesis, static timing analysis, IR drop, EM, and physical verification in advanced technology nodesContribute to Architecture decisions for physical design, floorplanning, partitioning, clocking, etc. Work with the Design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycleResolve design and flow issues related to the physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive executionDeliver physical design of an end-to-end IP or integration of ASIC/SoC design and point out lower power and higher performance trade-offsInterface with the RTL design team to drive design modifications to resolve congestion/timing issues and implement functional ECO'sUse EDA tool-based programming and scripting techniques to automate and develop methodologies to improve throughput and qualityInteract with EDA tool vendors to drive tool fixes and flow improvements. Perform tool evaluations of new vendor tools and functionsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience12+ years of experience in interpersonal, teamwork, and demonstrated experience communicating and interfacing with cross-functional teams, IP, and EDA vendorsExperience in physical design and timing closureKnowledge of RTL2GDSII flow and experience with design tape-outs in 5nm or below process technologiesExperience with EDA tools like DC/Genus, Innovus/ICC2, Primetime, Redhawk/Voltus, or CalibreHands-on experience in SoC floor planning, place & route, power and clock distribution, and timing convergence of high-frequency designsKnowledge of geometry/process/device technology implications on physical designExperience with large/disaggregated SOC designs (
100M gates) with frequencies over 1GHZProgramming/scripting skills: TCL, Python, Perl or ShellPreferred QualificationsExperience in full chip floor planning, partitioning, budgeting, and power grid planningExperience with low power implementation, power gating, multiple voltage rails, UPF/CPF knowledgeExperience in planning, implementing, and analyzing high-speed clock distribution networks. Experience with alternate strategies for clock distribution, including standard trees, mesh, H-Tree, and clock power reduction techniquesKnowledge of static timing analysis and concepts, defining timing constraints and exceptions, corners/voltage definitionsExperience in the physical design of data-path intensive designsExperience in the 3D-IC technology, methodology, and advanced packagingExperience in validating Power Distribution Network (PDN), IR/EM, Thermals for 3D-ICFor those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.About MetaMeta 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.212 000 $US/year to 291 000 $US/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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 at Meta.Equal Employment OpportunityMeta 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 .Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the .Apply for this jobTake the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta.APPLY NOWFind your roleExplore jobs that match your skills and experience. Search by technology, team or location to find an opening that's right for you.CareersFollow usCareer programsTeamsWorking at MetaMy accountAbout usEqual Employment OpportunityMeta 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 .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