Senior Staff Engineer, Physical Design
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Senior Staff Engineer, Physical Design
Role Summary
Senior Physical Design Engineer on the Physical Design team in Singapore responsible for RTL-to-GDS implementation and timing closure for complex ASIC/processor designs. Delivers power, performance, and area (PPA) targets through implementation, timing closure, and automation improvements.
Role is eligible for Marvell bonus and equity plans.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Hiring guidance: approximately 6–8 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive RTL-to-GDS implementation: synthesis, place & route, timing analysis, and timing closure.
- Perform timing and logic ECOs to achieve PPA targets.
- Debug and resolve timing, congestion, and implementation challenges on complex designs.
- Develop and enhance physical design methodologies, automation, and flows using Tcl, Perl, and Python.
- Collaborate with RTL, architecture, timing, and CAD teams to deliver high-quality silicon.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Deep understanding of RTL-to-GDS physical design flow and digital design fundamentals.
- Experience with synthesis, place & route, and static timing analysis (STA).
- Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python) and software development fundamentals.
- Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; demonstrates ownership and accountability.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with advanced process nodes and high-performance implementations.
- Experience improving CAD flows and EDA tool automation.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with ~6–8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s or PhD in those fields. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
About the Company
Company: Marvell Technology
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.
