Syntiant Corp. · 4 months ago
Physical Design Engineer
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSyntiant Corp. is a leader in delivering hardware and software solutions for edge AI deployment, and they are seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Physical Design Engineer. In this role, you will drive the complete physical design flow for next-generation Syntiant ASICs, collaborating with multiple teams to achieve best-in-class performance, power, and area (PPA).
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductorSensor
Responsibilities
Drive next generation physical design work to achieve best in class PPA for Syntiant's next generation ASICs
RTL to GDSII Physical Design Implementation, including Synthesis, Pad Ring, Floorplan, Placement, Clock Tree Synthesis, Detailed Routing and Optimization, in addition to Physical Signoff Verification
Work with Physical Verification Team to clean-up layout violations
Work with foundry to complete tape-out related forms and checks
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in electronics engineering with 5+ years' experience in physical design and implementation
Excellence in complete RTL to GDSII flow with strong experience in the usage of industry-standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for both physical design and timing signoff with a focus on improving PPA (Performance, Power, Area)
Deep knowledge on industry standards and practices in physical design including physically aware synthesis flow, floor-planning, place & route, metal fill, chip finishing, signal integrity checks, and static/dynamic EMIR-Drop analysis, and formal ESD verification
Experience in building chip floorplan including partitions and power grid
Experience in Signoff ECO flow to fix timing, noise, IR-Drop and EMIR violations
Experience in physical design verification to debug & fix LVS/DRC/PERC issues at the chip/block level using industry standard tools
Experience in UPF flow
Experience in tape-out related communication with foundry (forms, jobview, etc)
Experience in package, RDL routing design
Experience with Programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python or Perl, tcl)
Preferred
Experience with scan insertion and ATPG pattern generation is a plus
Experience with power analysis flows is a plus
Benefits
Medical: Several plan options including PPO and HSA-compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross, most of which are 100% paid by Syntiant Corp. for you and your family.
Dental: Company-paid dental PPO coverage from MetLife, including coverage for Orthodontia.
Vision: Company-paid vision PPO coverage from MetLife / VSP.
Life Insurance / AD&D: Company-paid basic Life / AD&D coverage in the amount of 3x your salary (up to $1,000,000). Additional supplemental life insurance with low group rates is available for yourself and your family.
Disability Coverage: Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provides up to 60% income replacement protection.
Spending and Savings Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits for Health Care and Dependent Care. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for those enrolled in a qualified Medical plan.
401K Retirement Plan: Administered by Empower, the 401(k) plan allows you to plan for your future by investing a portion of each paycheck.
Other Benefits: A company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as access to additional voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Support, and Identity Fraud Protection
Company
Syntiant Corp.
Founded in 2017 and based in Irvine, California, Syntiant Corp.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$91.37MKey Investors
Khazanah NasionalM12 - Microsoft's Venture FundIntel Capital
2024-12-28Series Unknown
2022-03-28Series D· $56.37M
2020-08-04Series C· $35M
Leadership Team
Kurt Busch
CEO
Steph Bailey
CTO
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2026-01-05
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