Description

We are Silicon Labs. We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.
 

Why this position matters.

The Internet of Things is a fast growing, innovative market.
Silicon Labs has invested in several exciting and market-leading highly integrated mixed signal SoCs aimed at IoT. The low power Gecko MCUs and Wireless MCUs that we develop will be deployed in millions of products worldwide. The IoT is the future of Silicon Labs and the SoC Implementation team plays an important role in the realization of that future. As an Implementation Design Engineer, you will work with our design team to define and deliver key flows and chip/block implementations within the low power wireless MCU platform.

Is this a great match for you?
It is if you are a highly motivated, self-driven, talented Engineer with demonstrated knowledge of the IC design flow, all the way from initial idea to implementation and manufacturing.
Engineers inquiring about this position should be familiar with digital implementation tools with focus on back-end implementation tasks like, floor-planning, clock-tree-synthesis, power-planning, timing and routing optimization as well as physical ECO implementation.
High level of scripting in TCL, perl and python is required to maintain and develop implementation flows.
Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills and will be comfortable explaining technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including senior engineering leaders.

The candidate will be a technical contributor as part of a digital engineering team implementing highly integrated mixed signal SoC’s for IoT products performing back-end implementation using deep sub micron technology.

Responsibilities
- Block and chip level floorplanning, pre-wire and timing-optimization tasks
- Data preparation of IP like analog and RF macros.
- Detailed place and route for both block macros and chip level, including clock-tree-synthesis, power routing, timing driven placement and routing, signal integrity analysis, and design for yield techniques
- Generation of detailed parasitic information
- Static and Dynamic rail analysis
- Signoff Static Timing Analysis
- Physical verification, including LVS and DRC
- Maintenance of PnR flows
- Development of new flow features and tool evaluations

Requirements
- MS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of four years of design experience
- Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals
- Knowledge of System-On-Chip or ASIC design, and understanding of SoC or ASIC tools/flows
- Advanced design implementation skills: synthesis, floorplanning, clock tree synthesis, power routing and analysis, timing driven place and route, signal integrity analysis, parasitic generation, static timing analysis, physical verification
- Advanced knowledge of low power flows, including voltage/power domains, power shutoff, retention.
- Advanced knowledge of CMOS fabrication processes
- Understanding of design for test techniques, including scan insertion, ATPG, Memory BIST, JTAG
- Knowledge of scripting/language (perl, shell, tcl, python)
- Familiarity with Quality systems and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental & vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO
   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.