ASIC Engineer, Implementation

Job Title

Staff ASIC Implementation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead physical implementation and synthesis of complex custom ASICs for Meta's AI and compute platforms. Drive end-to-end implementation flows, influence architecture and RTL decisions, and deliver high-performance, power-efficient silicon.

Experience Level

Senior - the posting specifies 8 years of ASIC implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end ASIC implementation flows: logic synthesis, static timing analysis, and DFT integration.
• Define and maintain synthesis and implementation methodology, reusable flows, and constraint standards.
• Drive timing-closure strategies across hierarchical partitions and multi-million gate designs.
• Develop and maintain synthesis scripts, constraint files (SDC/UPF), and automation infrastructure.
• Generate SoC-level and block floorplans and enable block implementation owners.
• Perform top-level logical and physical connectivity analysis for timing and area optimization.
• Partner with architecture and RTL teams to advise on area, power, and timing trade-offs.
• Define design rules and sign-off criteria for tape-out readiness and resolve cross-functional risks.
• Mentor engineers on methodology and timing-analysis techniques.
• Evaluate and recommend new EDA tools and implementation technologies.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 8+ years of ASIC implementation experience, including logic synthesis and timing closure for complex designs.
• Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, or Cadence Genus.
• Experience authoring and managing synthesis constraints (SDC) and power intent (UPF).
• Proven track record driving timing closure on multi-million gate designs and handling complex timing exceptions.
• Experience developing implementation automation using Tcl or Python.
• Strong knowledge of static timing analysis and design-for-test concepts.
• Ability to collaborate with RTL, architecture, and physical-design teams and to mentor junior engineers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience evaluating new EDA flows and compiler-based physical implementation technologies.
• Prior work on AI accelerator or large SoC designs.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field (as stated).

About the Company

Company: Meta Platforms

Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States

American technology company that develops social networking products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and invests in virtual/augmented reality hardware and software through Reality Labs, focusing on connectivity, advertising, and immersive computing experiences.