Staff STA Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description

Staff Synthesis & STA Engineer

About the Role

As a Staff Synthesis & STA Engineer, you will own lead & own Synthesis & STA for complex high performance ICs with large digital & analog interfaces.

You'll influence implementation, guide methodology improvements, and lead small technical teams. This position requires deep expertise across multiple technical domains and strong cross-functional collaboration skills to drive innovation and excellence in digital design.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Synthesis of high performance Digital blocks
• Timing constraint development, analysis, validation and debug
• RTL to Netlist Logical equivalence check and debugging failures
• STA flow setup, convergence, reviews, flow optimization
• Timing, Noise, DRC (transition, capacitance) signoff for multi-mode, multi-corner
• Flow automation using TCL/Perl/Python
• Supporting Floor-planning, Placement, CTS, Routing, Extraction, Physical Verification, EM/IR flows, Signoff checks

Must Have Skills

• Hands on experience in Digital Synthesis, DFT insertion, Check Design and Check Timing Analysis
• Good understanding of all aspects of liberty models including power
• Ability to develop complex timing constraints by working with designers is a must. Should have experience in IP/subsystem/full-chip timing constraints
• Knowledge of commands and constructs supported across synthesis, STA , LEC and PD tools
• Analysis skills to root cause of timing violations issues and suggest solutions across various stages of design Implementation
• Hands on experience with the STA and Signoff of complex high speed SoC designs in cutting edge process technologies (16nm and below).
• Strong expertise in Timing ECOs driven by tool and manual ECO techniques for timing closure
• Sound understanding of Scan/DFT modes and timing
• Must have worked on Leakage and Dynamic power optimization of logic as part of Synthesis
• Must have worked on Synthesis/STA of 4+ successful tapeouts at lower geometries
• Familiar with digital flow design aspects RTL to GDS
• Proficiency in tcl/perl/python scripts and automation on timing analysis tools
• Flow enhancements to resolve timing and/or timing-DRC issues
• Hands on experience in Floor-planning, Placement, CTS, Routing using physical design tools, Extraction, Physical Verification, EM/IR flows, Signoff checks is desirable
• Good communication skills in cross-collaborative environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering.
• 6-12 years of relevant experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here
At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.

Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you’ll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days