STA methodology engineer

Job Title: STA Methodology Engineer

Team: CTO-DE-FDIP-Logic Libraries
Location: Bengaluru
Experience Level: 10-12 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced STA Methodology Engineer to join our CTO-DE-FDIP-Logic Libraries team. In this role, you will be responsible for benchmarking various logic libraries across multiple technology nodes (40nm, 14nm, 10nm, 7nm, 5nm) using synthesis and PNR-based flows on real-world chips and blocks. You will collaborate closely with Timing Methodology and Signoff teams to ensure robust and efficient STA methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Benchmark logic libraries across advanced technology nodes using synthesis and PNR flows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and refine timing constraints.

• Develop and maintain benchmarking frameworks for constraint validation and STA methodology evaluation.

• Perform comprehensive STA including timing analysis, DRCs, annotation issues, multivoltage flow enablement, noise and crosstalk analysis using Logic Libraries Integration flow checks.

• Contribute to the development and automation of STA flows and methodologies.

  Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

• 10-12 years of hands-on experience in STA, with proven tape-out experience as a block owner or lead.

• Deep understanding of STA concepts, timing constraints, and closure methodologies at both block and SoC levels.

• Proficient in handling timing-related issues such as DRCs, annotation, multivoltage flows, noise, and crosstalk.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams to drive methodology improvements.

  Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Python scripting.

• Overview/understanding of AI/GenAI would be added advantage.

• Experience in developing or enhancing STA flow automation.

• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and flows.

  Soft Skills:

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

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