Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer

Job Title

Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer

Role Summary

Perform static timing analysis and support timing closure for advanced FPGA designs. Work with RTL, synthesis, and physical implementation teams to identify, debug, and resolve timing issues and to improve timing convergence and automation.

Experience Level

Mid-level; typically requires 6+ years of experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for ASIC or FPGA designs.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform static timing analysis (setup/hold checks, constraint validation) and support timing signoff.
• Identify, debug, and resolve timing violations in collaboration with RTL, synthesis, and place-and-route teams.
• Develop and validate timing constraints to accurately model design intent.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and implementation teams to improve timing convergence.
• Apply established STA methodologies and contribute to flow improvements and automation.
• Support performance, power, and area (PPA) optimization via timing-driven analysis.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of STA fundamentals: setup/hold, timing paths, clocking, and basic CDC concepts.
• Experience with industry-standard STA tools (e.g., PrimeTime or equivalent).
• Familiarity with synthesis and place-and-route flows.
• RTL design knowledge (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Ability to analyze timing reports, identify root causes, and propose actionable solutions.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with FPGA architectures and timing flows.
• Familiarity with advanced process nodes or high-speed designs.
• Scripting and automation experience (Tcl, Python).
• Experience in large-scale or distributed engineering environments.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.