[Role Overview]
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior STA Leader to drive the static timing analysis strategy and execution for our advanced 3GHz+ CPU projects. In this role, you will lead the project, own the sign-off process, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-time-right silicon. You will be responsible for hands-on execution, developing methodologies, managing timing closure, and providing technical leadership across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
[Sign-off Ownership]
- Oversee and ensure full-chip and block-level STA sign-off using industry-standard tools (PrimeTime, PrimeClosure), and establish sign-off criteria and checklists.
[Methodology & Flow Development]
- Define, develop, and implement advanced timing analysis methodologies and flows, including OCV/POCV, MMMC, hierarchical timing, and sign-off automation.
[Timing Closure]
- Guide the team in resolving complex timing closure challenges, DVFS , including high-frequency datapaths, complex clocking schemes, and asynchronous domains.
[Cross-Functional Collaboration]
- Work closely with Architecture, RTL, DFT, Analog, and Physical Design teams to provide early feedback on micro-architecture, timing budgets, and power/area trade-offs.
[Technical Reviews & Sign-off Readiness]
- Lead technical reviews, sign-off readiness assessments, and risk mitigation planning.
[Flow Optimization & Automation]
- Drive the use of scripting (TCL, Python) to automate timing analysis, ECO generation, and QoR tracking.
[Continuous Improvement]
- Stay abreast of industry trends, EDA tool advancements, and best practices to continuously improve STA methodologies and team capabilities.
[Job Requirement]
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics , Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in static timing analysis for CPU / ASIC / SoC designs, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
- Deep expertise in STA tools PrimeTime, SDC constraints, and advanced timing methodologies (OCV/POCV, MMMC).
- Proven track record of successful timing closure and silicon sign-off on multiple complex projects.
- Strong scripting skills (TCL, Python) for flow automation and data analysis.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.
[Preferred Qualifications]
- Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm, 5nm, or below).
- Familiarity with low-power design techniques (UPF/CPF).
- Exposure to physical design, synthesis, and DFT flows.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
Location: One North