Physical Design Engineer

Introduction
We are seeking dynamic smart and hardworking Digital Circuit Design Engineers to
join a world-class microprocessor development team that pioneers innovations for
industry-leading hardware in IBM Systems.
IBM’s “Hardware Development Lab” is leading the development of Processors for IBM servers and supercomputers.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The designated candidate will participate in the physical implementation of the next IBM generation of CPU’s designed with IBM’s latest and greatest Silicon process. The designated candidate will be using cutting edge tools and design methodology Synthesis. Yet due to the design complexity and tight requirements the person who will fill this position will require fundamental VLSI and digital circuit design understanding and knowhow. The candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a highly dynamic team environment as a part of a larger global team.

Job Roles:
• Owning the physical design of a set of blocks from initial design phase to RIT
• Bring design blocks from RTL through automated synthesis process to create the Boolean equivalent physical implementation
• Working as a member of a design team
• Working closely with the Logic design team
• Working in the frame of a world global design team.

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise
– At least 2 years of relevant experience
– Basic VLSI & digital circuit design knowledge
– Acquaintance with digital CAD tools and Linux-like work environment
– Team player
– Motivated self-directed and able to work independently
– Fluent in English and Hebrew

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
– Scripting (Shell/SKILL/PERL/TCL)
– RTL coding
– Processor’s architecture
– Deep submicron technologies and basic device physics
– Relevant experience of Synthesis or Custom design