Senior Engineer 1 - EMIR

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You’ll do:

· EM and IR analysis for a given Power Delivery Network and Standard Cell design.

· Conduct detailed analysis of the PDN at Chip Top and block level to identify and mitigate potential IR (Voltage) drop issues for Static IR and Dynamic IR.

· Usage of industry-standard tools and methodologies to perform and analyse power and EM.

· Work closely with different stakeholders and make necessary convergence for design and power convergence.

· Provide recommendations for layout and design changes to enhance power distribution and minimize IR drop.

· Evaluate the risk of electromigration in the Signal & PDN (power distribution network) and provide necessary recommendations.

· Tool Development and Automation: Develop and implement scripts to streamline the IR drop analysis process

· Responsibilities include looking the IR reports and EM reports and make necessary recommendations to the PnR teams to converge and meet the goals of the design. Role will involve collaboration with Verification teams and get the

right vectors for different types of analysis including functional, DFT and other scenarios for which power numbers are needed

What You'll Need:

· 5+ years of experience with a Bachelors'/ master’s degree in the field of Electrical, Electronics, or computer engineering

· We are looking for self-motivated engineer who is well-versed with power analysis (Static & Dynamic)

· Tools – RedhawkSC, Voltus Is must

· Good knowledge of PDN (power distribution networks).

· Good understanding of ASIC design and PnR flow is a must

· Good understanding of LEF and DEF based data exchanges is must

· Knowledge, experience in working with lower nodes of 7nm and below

· CPM model generation experience is a plus.

Diversity & Inclusivity

Alphawave Semi is based in one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one of our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. Our decisions are rooted in respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and working towards a greater common goal.

Accommodation

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If, as a qualified job applicant, you request an accommodation, Alphawave Semi will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if you’re application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.