Job Description

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing (HPC & AI). Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. We have developed a novel software-defined hardware architecture that is achieving significant advancements in both the HPC and AI domains.

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

• Professionalism We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
• Unity Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
• Impact We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

At NextSilicon, we are reimagining high-performance computing. Our pioneering coprocessor vastly accelerates supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.

NextSilicon is looking for a talented and experienced Physical Design lead to take part in the physical design and help lead the company’s BE activities . This position involves working with external back-end developers as well as carrying out critical tasks in-house, and leading aggressive back-end initiatives to meet challenging targets in terms of area, timing, and layout. In this role, you will be at the center of the company’s design efforts and will have a significant influence on our final product

Requirements

• 7+ years of physical design experience, working on complex subsystems
• Experience in leading BE projects, subsystems and or complex high speed blocks
• Experience in leading people (technical and or managerial )
• Experience working in advanced node implementation flows
• Good Knowledge of physical design industry standards and practices, including physically aware synthesis, floor planning, CTS, place and route.
• Good understanding and experience in physical design verification methodology for debugging LVS and DRC issues at chip and block level
• Proficiency in power delivery, signal integrity, advanced packaging, power projection, and design for low dynamic power
• Working knowledge of extraction and STA methodologies and tools
• Good capabilities of scripting languages, such as Perl, Python and Tcl

Responsibilities

• Lead blocks and sub systems execution from RTL to GDSII.
• Clearly reflect status and execution metrics and help identify and solve execution bottlenecks.
• Spec and define full floor plan, including pin placement, partitions, and power grid
• Develop and validate high-performance, low-power clock network guidelines
• Perform critical block-level place and route and create designs that meet PPA targets.
• Review the vendors’ physical design verification flow at chip and block level and guide other designers on how to fix LVS and DRC violations
• Work with vendors on defining physical design methodologies and assist in flow development for chip