Lead MTS Physical Design / STA

Job Title

Lead MTS Physical Design / STA

Role Summary

Responsible for ownership of full-chip static timing analysis (STA) for high-speed mixed-signal designs within the Physical Design/STA team in Bangalore. The role focuses on timing closure, PPA improvements, cross-functional integration, and methodology enhancements.

The role requires close collaboration with logic, analog, DFT, CAD/DA and project management teams and includes mentoring junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior — 10–12 years total experience with at least 8 years focused on STA and synthesis.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include STA ownership, timing closure, integration, and cross-functional coordination.

• Own full-chip static timing analysis for high-speed mixed-signal designs.
• Perform multi-mode multi-corner (MMMC) timing and power analysis using PrimeTime/Tempus.
• Execute DMSA/Tweaker and ECO flows to improve PPA and implement manual timing fixes.
• Translate timing requirements into SDC constraints and ensure signoff-ready constraints.
• Integrate blocks and analog IPs for full-chip timing analysis and convergence.
• Collaborate with place-and-route, logic, analog, DFT, and CAD/DA teams to resolve timing and implementation issues.
• Create schedules, track progress, and raise risks to project management.
• Mentor new team members and contribute to methodology and productivity improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience and skills:

• 10–12 years of industry experience with at least 8 years focused on STA and synthesis.
• Experience with high-speed design tape-outs and constraint development across modes.
• Proven knowledge of signoff closure methodology for STA and RTL-to-GDS flows.
• Hands-on experience with place-and-route methodologies and timing convergence.
• Strong communication skills for cross-team negotiation and coordination.
• Experience with manual ECO generation and multi-corner/mode timing closure.
• Familiarity with scripting; experience in Tcl/Tk or Perl is a plus.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Rambus

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Rambus is a global leader in advanced semiconductor and technology solutions, specializing in enhancing data access and improving performance in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company is known for its innovative IP and solutions in memory, security, and interface technologies. With a strong focus on research and development, Rambus continues to push the boundaries of technology to meet the growing demands of the digital age.