Principal Engineer, ASIC Physical Design

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Job Summary

This position supports Microns DRAM Tester Solutions group focusing on physical design implementation for processors controller architectures and ASICs. The role is responsible for fullchip and blocklevel physical design closure lowpower implementation timing power and signal integrity signoff and successful tapeout across advanced technology nodes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead blocklevel and fullchip physical design including floorplanning placement CTS routing and tapeout.
• Drive timing closure across multiple modes and corners using industrystandard STA tools.
• Perform power integrity IR/EM and power grid closure to meet signoff requirements.
• Develop and optimize APR flows scripts and methodologies for PPA improvements.
• Own subsystem or full-chip closure work while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Electronics or Computer Architecture.
• Minimum of 15 years of handson ASIC physical design implementation experience.
• Proven experience with multiple production tapeouts in advanced process nodes.
• Strong expertise in lowpower design techniques including UPF/CPF and multivoltage systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl Perl or Python for flow automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Synopsys and Cadence physical design and timing tools.
• Handson physical verification closure using Calibre and power integrity analysis tools.
• Experience with IR/EM signoff and resolution at block and fullchip level.
• Background in memory tester designs highspeed interfaces or microprocessor architectures.
• Experience developing and enabling APR flows for new technology nodes.

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