Altera · 2 months ago
Timing Engineer/Lead
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $184K/yr
7+ years expAltera is a leader in programmable solutions, providing innovative technologies that empower customers. The Timing Engineer will lead timing activities for a subsystem, working closely with design and architecture teams to ensure timing closure and manage I/O timing budgets.
Enterprise SoftwareManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Drive timing closure at block level and sub-system level
Developing methodology through flow/scripting which will result in easier interface timing closure at full chip
Define and manage I/O timing budgets across hierarchical designs
Apply advanced sign-off methodologies at lower nodes, including POCV and PVT effects
Provide actionable timing feedback at both block and sub-system levels, including root cause analysis and ECO guidance
Manage large-scale multi-corner/multi-mode STA runs with automation, partitioning, and efficient resource usage
Generate and validate timing ECOs, partnering with physical design and RTL teams for quick closure
Global clock planning for easier interface timing closure
Work closely with design, implementation, and full chip teams to drive timing convergence, providing sign-off level expertise and guidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required
7+ years of experience in timing analysis and sign-off
Expertise in timing constraints, STA methodology, and timing closure at both block and full-chip level
Experience in synthesis, place-and-route, extraction
In-depth knowledge of advanced timing concepts in lower nodes (5nm or below)
Proficiency with Tempus/Primetime tools
Strong scripting ability (Tcl, Python, Perl)
Experience working independently with strong prioritization and solution oriented mindset
Preferred
Master's preferred with 7+ years in the following
Benefits
Incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance
Company
Altera
Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-04-14Acquired
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Raghib Hussain
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