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E-Space · 3 months ago

Senior Digital Backend (Place & Route) Layout Engineer

Saratoga, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

E-Space is a company focused on making connectivity from space universally accessible through advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems. They are seeking a Senior Digital Backend Layout Engineer specializing in Place and Route (P&R) to lead the backend flow of digital ASIC designs, ensuring optimization for area, power, and performance while collaborating with design and verification teams.

Information ServicesSatellite Communication

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Physical Implementation: Manage end-to-end backend physical design flow, including floor planning, placement, routing, and timing optimization

Power and Performance Optimization: Optimize layout for power efficiency, timing closure, and area, ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards

Timing Analysis and Closure: Perform Static Timing Analysis (STA) and drive timing closure, working collaboratively with frontend and verification teams

DRC/LVS Compliance: Ensure designs are DRC (Design Rule Check) and LVS (Layout Versus Schematic) compliant using industry-standard tools

Tool Utilization and Scripting: Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for P&R, STA, and verification (e.g., Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, Mentor Calibre) and scripting languages (e.g., TCL, Python, Perl) for flow customization and automation

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with digital design, verification, and RF/analog layout teams to ensure successful integration of all components

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of design methodologies, processes, and results, reporting to project leads and management

Qualification

Digital backend designPlaceRoute (P&R)Static Timing Analysis (STA)DRC/LVS complianceCadence InnovusSynopsys ICC2Mentor CalibreTCL scriptingPython scriptingCommunication skills

Required

5+ years in digital backend design, with a strong track record of successful P&R and tape-out in advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm)

Proficiency with physical design tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, Mentor Calibre, etc

Strong knowledge of timing analysis, clock tree synthesis, IR drop analysis, and EM checks

Familiarity with physical verification techniques, including DRC, LVS, and PEX

Scripting experience with TCL, Python, or Perl for tool automation

Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and present complex technical concepts effectively

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Benefits

Health and wellness care options

Financial solutions for the future

Optional legal services (US only)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Company

E-Space

E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services

Founded in 2021

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, FRA

201-500 employees

https://www.e-space.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$50M

Key Investors

Prime Movers Lab

2024-10-01Series Unknown

2022-02-07Seed· $50M

Leadership Team

Cindy (Huimin) Du

Chief Financial Officer

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