Sr. Physical Design Verification Engineer, Annapurna Labs

Job Description

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS Utility Computing) is seeking an ASIC Physical Design Integration and Verification Engineer to join the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and manufacturability of complex semiconductor designs through physical verification processes.

Requirements

• BS + 10yrs or MS + 7yrs in EE/CS, or related field
• 5+ in physical verification for advanced technology nodes
• Expert knowledge of industry-standard physical verification tools (Calibre, IC Validator, PVS)
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and design rules
• Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python, Tcl)
• Proven track record of successful tape-outs
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Design Flow Knowledge: Understanding of backend physical design flows (FC/Innovus)

Responsibilities

• Define, execute and optimize next-generation physical verification and integration methodologies using industry-standard EDA tools (Calibre, IC Validator)
• Drive chip level physical verification sign-off and closure
• Perform DRC (Design Rule Checking), LVS (Layout vs. Schematic), PERC (Programmable Electrical Rule Check) verification, and Fill insertion
• Debug and resolve physical verification issues in collaboration with layout and design teams
• Interface with foundries for rule deck updates and violation waivers
• Develop and maintain verification runsets and methodologies
• Support technology file development and qualification
• Fine tune cloud infrastructure to improve compute and storage utilization for physical design work
• Mentor junior engineers on physical verification methodologies and closure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)