Staff STA Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
198K-268K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead full-chip and block-level timing closure for complex SoCs across project lifecycle. Define and manage timing constraints, collaborate with cross-functional teams and EDA vendors, perform ECOs, address timing for multiple power domains and advanced nodes (5nm/3nm), and automate flows using scripting.
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Arm has formed a new group to develop outstanding silicon demonstrators based on Arm's IP compute sub-system solutions and addressing markets such as premium mobile, infrastructure and automotive. Using innovative nodes such as 3nm and advanced SoC 2.5D and 3D technology, Arm strives to demonstrate powerful industry performance by crafting, developing, realizing, and producing modern silicon chips.
Responsibilites:
  • Owning full chip and block level timing closure throughout the entire project cycle for complex multi-instantiated compose!
  • Handling timing constraints for functional and test mode at different logical hierarchical levels
  • Work closely with various multi-functional teams on resolving sophisticated timing issues for major building blocks of sophisticated SoCs
  • ECO generation at both block and top level, handshaking with team for timing/functional ECO implementation
  • Familiarity with IO interfaces and SOC bus protocols

Required Skills and Experience :
  • Work experience of 6+ years in Timing convergence
  • Experience in industry standard STA tools and methodologies
  • Knowledge of timing corners/modes including DFT, process variations and signal integrity issues
  • Work experience on timing closure for multi power domain designs
  • Experience in collaborating across silicon engineering groups in your organization as well as with EDA vendors
  • Must have worked on constraints development and timing closure on 5nm or 3nm technologies
  • Strong Automation(Pert/Tcl/Python) and conversational abilities

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
  • Masters or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
  • Coding skills in Perl/Python or TCL or an equivalent language
  • Familiarity with synthesis, logic equivalence, DFT, CLP and backend related methodology and tools
  • Strong presentation skills!

Salary Range:
$198,100-$268,000 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
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Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Skills Required

  • 6+ years work experience in timing convergence
  • Experience in industry-standard STA tools and methodologies
  • Knowledge of timing corners/modes including DFT, process variations and signal integrity
  • Timing closure experience for multi power domain designs
  • Experience collaborating across silicon engineering groups and with EDA vendors
  • Constraints development and timing closure on 5nm or 3nm technologies
  • Strong automation skills (Perl/Tcl/Python) and good communication
  • Familiarity with IO interfaces and SoC bus protocols
  • Masters or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
  • Coding skills in Perl, Python or TCL (additional)
  • Familiarity with synthesis, logic equivalence, DFT, CLP and backend methodology/tools
  • Strong presentation skills
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