We are seeking an experienced Lead STA Engineer to take ownership of the static timing closure process for complex ASIC / SoC designs. In this role, you will lead timing sign-off activities, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet performance, power, and area targets while achieving first-pass silicon success.
Key Responsibilities :
- Own and drive timing closure for multiple blocks or full-chip designs from synthesis through tape-out.
- Develop and maintain timing constraints (SDC) for synthesis, place-and-route, and sign-off flows.
- Perform setup, hold, recovery, and removal analysis using industry-standard STA tools.
- Analyze timing reports and debug violations, providing guidance to physical design, RTL, and DFT teams.
- Work closely with clock, power, and signal integrity engineers to address timing and noise-related issues.
- Lead STA reviews with design and physical implementation teams, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved.
- Collaborate with methodology teams to enhance STA flows and timing sign-off quality.
- Contribute to methodology improvements for STA and PNR flows.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in STA and timing-driven PNR techniques.
Requirements
Must-Have :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering or related field.10-12 years of hands-on experience in STA for large, complex ASIC / SoC designs.Proven PNR experience to handle flat SoC designs in Cadence flow. Solid understanding of multi-mode, multi-corner (MMMC) timing analysis.Proficiency in timing constraints writing (SDC), clock domain crossing (CDC) considerations, and asynchronous interface analysis.Experience with ECO timing closure and post-route sign-off.Prior experience in team leadership or technical mentoring .Nice-to-Have :
Familiarity with scripting languages ( Tcl, Perl, Python ) for flow automation.Exposure to low-power design techniques (UPF / CPF).Knowledge of signal integrity, EM / IR drop impacts on timing.Experience in the automotive industry is a plus