As a Senior/Staff Silicon Physical Design Engineer at Axelera AI, you will play a crucial role in developing multi-core in-memory compute SoCs. You will be responsible for the full ASIC physical design flow from RTL to GDS, working closely with architecture and RTL teams in a world-class, globally distributed engineering environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, extraction, timing analysis, and physical verification.
- Constraint generation, timing analysis and optimization.
- Execute clock tree synthesis (CTS) and custom clock-building techniques.
- Integrate IPs including memories, I/Os, embedded processors, DDR, networking fabrics, and analog IPs.
- Utilize EDA tools such as Primetime, StarRC, Genus, Innovus, Design Compiler, ICC/ICC2, FC, and Calibre.
- Develop automation scripts in Python, Tcl, Bash and contribute to flow development.
- Debug and solve technical challenges related to physical design.
- Collaborate with architecture, RTL, and verification teams.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in Physical Design (RTL to GDS).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Expertise in all aspects of physical design.
- Hands-on experience with leading EDA tools (Primetime, StarRC, Genus, Innovus, Design Compiler, ICC/ICC2, FC, Redhawk, and Calibre).
- Proficiency in clocking techniques and CTS.
- Experience in IP integration across various domains.
- Strong scripting skills (Python and Tcl).
- Proven problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Nice to Have
- Experience in floorplanning and top level integration.
- Knowledge of chip-package-board co-simulation and packaging.
- Experience working with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues.
- Understanding of semiconductor device physics and multi-domain design.
Technical Stack
- Primetime, StarRC, Genus, Innovus, Design Compiler, ICC, ICC2, FC, Redhawk, Calibre, Python, Tcl, Bash
Team & Environment
- 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs)
- World-class team working remotely from 18 countries and in offices across Europe
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible working arrangement with office or remote options in Europe
- Attractive compensation package
- Pension plan
- Extensive employee insurances
- Option to get company shares
- Open culture supporting creativity and continual innovation
- Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility
- Equal opportunity and diversity commitment
- Warm and inclusive environment
Work Mode
- Remote within any European country (including UK)
- Onsite options in Leuven, Belgium; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Eindhoven, Netherlands; Florence, Italy; Milan, Italy; Bristol, United Kingdom
- Flexible working arrangement; options to work onsite, remotely from Europe, or relocate to Italy or the Netherlands. Priority given to candidates based in Belgium or Italy.
Axelera AI wholeheartedly embraces equal opportunity and holds diversity in the highest regard. The company is committed to cultivating a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of the team. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.