Physical Design Researcher

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom imec Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Design Researcher to join our team at imec. As a key member of our research group, you will work on the cutting edge of advanced CMOS technologies, evaluating and benchmarking their performance, and optimizing design and block level aspects to fully utilize future technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the impact of various technology options on the power, performance, and area of different SoCs through physical design experiments.
  • Analyze the impact of technology options on circuit-level aspects of designs, including critical paths, clock trees, and power grids.
  • Contribute to the development of automated flows for physical design experiments and work with EDA partners to enhance tool capabilities.
  • Interact with universities to develop new micro-architecture concepts that leverage novel technology capabilities.
  • Generate or configure relevant aspects of the PDK as part of the job.

Requirements

  • PhD in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or a master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in physical design.
  • Solid understanding of key building blocks of digital design and SoC architecture.
  • Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Capable coder with experience in synthesis and physical design tool flows.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

About imec

Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanotechnology, focusing on developing new technologies that benefit society. We offer a dynamic and informal working environment with opportunities for growth and development.



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