Palo Alto Networks · 5 days ago
Senior ASIC Integration and Front-end Implementation Engineer (ASIC)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader committed to protecting the digital way of life. As a Senior ASIC Integration and Front-end Implementation Engineer, you will ensure that ASICs in next-generation firewall products meet high standards for performance and efficiency while collaborating with design teams and external vendors.
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Responsibilities
Integrate PANW designs at the subsystem and top levels, ensuring robust solutions for clocks, resets, feedthroughs, and DFT
Integrate RAMs, CAMs, custom IPs, and IO pads throughout the design hierarchy
Collaborate with external ASIC vendors to define optimal floorplans, power grids, clocking strategies, and custom routing
Guide internal RTL designers in closing timing, reducing congestion, optimizing power consumption, and validating constraints
Qualification
Required
BS in EE, CE, or CS required or equivalent military experience - MSEE preferred
Minimum 5 years experience in ASIC integration and front end design
Demonstrated success in taking ASICs to mass production
Expertise in synthesis and static timing analysis
Integrating RTL modules, memories, custom IPs, and IOs at multiple hierarchical levels
Implementing integration RTL in SystemVerilog
Good understanding of global clocking and reset schemes
Defining and validating timing constraints and exceptions
Closing timing with static timing analysis and verifying clock domain crossing paths
Skilled in writing powerful, modular, and scalable programs in Python / Perl / Unix shell to automate integration and physical design
Demonstrated ownership and independence in planning, managing multiple priorities, driving vendors, and reporting status
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
Preferred
Creating automated flows for top-level integration
Physical synthesis with Fusion Compiler
RTL quality checks: Lint, CDC, RDC, X-verification
Physical design for networking ASICs with wide data paths and memory-dominant floorplans
Advising designers on optimizing congestion and power dissipation
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
Mental and financial health resources
Personalized learning opportunities
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
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CEO EMEA
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