- Develop and maintain Genus‑to‑Innovus digital implementation reference flows for foundry design service teams.
- Support RTL synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical optimization for production SoC designs.
- Provide methodology guidance on timing closure, congestion mitigation, and power‑aware implementation at advanced nodes.
- Support hierarchical and block‑based implementation flows used in design services and multi‑project environments.
- Diagnose and resolve convergence issues impacting timing, power, area, and routability in late design stages.
- Enable reusable, standardized implementation flows across multiple foundry design service programs.
- Support foundry‑preferred synthesis and place‑and‑route methodologies aligned with signoff expectations.
- Enable consistent constraint handling (SDC, UPF) across RTL synthesis and physical implementation stages.
- Support power‑intent driven implementation flows including low‑power optimization and power domain integration.
- Provide guidance on advanced‑node challenges such as routing congestion, multi‑patterning‑aware placement, and CTS robustness.
- Support integration of Genus and Innovus flows with signoff tools such as Tempus, Quantus, Voltus, and Pegasus.
- Assist design service teams with ECO implementation, late‑stage timing closure, and tapeout readiness.
Skills Required
- Experience with RTL synthesis and physical design methodologies
- Ability to diagnose and solve timing and power issues in designs
- Familiarity with foundry design service environments
- Knowledge of low-power design techniques
- Understanding of timing closure and design rule specifications
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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