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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Innovate in Power Optimization:
• Drive the research, design, and development of sophisticated algorithms and methodologies for power optimization within the Aprisa flow.
• Identify and evaluate novel techniques for static and multifaceted power reduction, including clock gating, power gating, multi-VDD, and other low-power design techniques.
• Chip in to the strategic roadmap for power optimization features in EDA tools.
• Algorithm Development and Implementation:
• Architect, develop, and implement sophisticated algorithms for power-aware PnR, ensuring high performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Focus on areas such as power-aware placement, routing, CTS, and optimization stages.
• Apply sophisticated data structures and computational geometry techniques to tackle intricate power-related challenges.
• Tool Development and Integration:
• Design and implement features within existing or new EDA tools to enhance power optimization capabilities.
• Ensure perfect integration of new power optimization features with other PnR stages and design flows.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure well-rounded design closure.
• Performance and Quality Assurance:
• Develop and implement meticulous testing and validation plans for power optimization algorithms and features.
• Analyze and debug sophisticated power-related issues, providing effective solutions and workarounds.
• Optimize tool performance, memory usage, and runtime for large-scale designs.

Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in EDA R&D, specifically focused on PnR and power optimization.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and delivering complex algorithms and features for commercial EDA tools.
• Technical Expertise (Must-Haves):
• Deep expertise in PnR algorithms and methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of power optimization techniques at the physical design level (e.g., clock gating, power gating, multi-VDD, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), leakage power reduction).
• Strong understanding of digital circuit design, VLSI physics, and semiconductor device characteristics impacting power.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, with a strong emphasis on writing high-performance, robust, and maintainable code.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Perl for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and design flows.
• Technical Expertise (Nice-to-Haves):
• Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, 3nm) and their associated power challenges.
• Knowledge of formal verification techniques for power intent (e.g., UPF/CPF).
• Experience with parallel programming and distributed computing for EDA applications.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges independently.
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and across different functional groups.
• Strong presentation skills for technical reviews and customer interactions.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

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