CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer
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As we continue to push CPU performance and efficiency in the most advanced technology nodes validating and correlating our physical design point to silicon is of utmost importance. We want to ensure that the frequencies, voltages, and power we target in pre-silicon design are realizable on silicon and in the final products we ship to our customers. In this role as a CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer, you will be performing data analysis using pre-silicon and post-silicon data to establish silicon correlation to design targets.
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Description
In this role as a CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer, you will be working on the following:
• Obtain process-related silicon measurement data from product and technology team
• Analyze pre-silicon timing runs to comprehend margins and relate it to measured silicon parameters
• Work with post-silicon teams in evaluating ROI of design and methodology features
• Analyze post-silicon speed debug data to help identify and root cause failing paths
Preferred Qualifications
Chip design experience including experience in CPU design
Good understanding of std cell architecture and design
Working knowledge of device technology and spice models
Familiarity with ATPG pattern framework
Awareness of PNR tool flows
Language proficiency in TCL, Perl, and Python
Ability to work with cross-functional teams spanning pre-silicon design, technology and post-silicon debug
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with a chip tapeout of a custom or PnR block
Experience with STA
Experience running spice simulations and analysis
Experience with data parsing, analysis, and representation/plotting skills
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