Static Timing Analysis / Full Chip Timing Engineer

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THE ROLE:

Own full-chip static timing analysis (STA) and timing closure for complex SoC designs, from

early design netlist through final signoff. Partner closely with PnR, synthesis/DFT, and CAD

teams to drive timing convergence, methodology improvements, and flow automation across the

business unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Timing Closure & Signoff

- Own full-chip timing closure across setup, hold, and DRV (transition/capacitance/noise) signoff

- Drive multi-corner/multi-mode (MMMC) timing convergence across PVT corners and modes

- Analyze and resolve SI/crosstalk, OCV/POCV, and clock-related (skew, jitter, uncertainty) impacts on timing

- Perform root-cause analysis of timing violations and drive fixes through ECO, PnR trials etc.

- Generate, validate, and hand off ECOs to PnR PD teams; verify legalization and post-ECO QoR

Clock Architecture

- Guide clock tree build strategy across multiple methodologies (H-tree, MSCTS/multi-source CTS, clock mesh)

- Define clock structure and skew/latency targets in partnership with clock architecture and PD teams

Cross-Team Collaboration

- Work with PnR engineers to drive timing convergence at each implementation stage (place, CTS, route, ECO)

- Provide SDC (constraint) analysis, quality review, and feedback to design and synthesis teams

- Feed back repeater/floorplan/design guidance across SoC based on timing analysis

- Analyze run data and provide actionable feedback to PD execution teams

- Collaborate across business units, CAD, and central methodology teams to define and drive requirements

- Interface with other PPA (or equivalent) teams internal to AMD on cross-cutting timing topics

Methodology & Automation

- Define and drive common STA methodology and signoff criteria across the business unit

- Build automation to streamline design signoff checks, QoR tracking, and dashboard generation

- Identify and adopt best practices from across AMD and industry to continuously improve flow/project best practices

- Drive stage-by-stage improvements in competitiveness (PPA, turnaround time) of the AMD design flow

Communication

- Organize and present complex technical timing data clearly and concisely to technical and management audiences

- Document methodology, flows, and known issues for broader team consumption

- Full chip timing experience preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

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