As a Physical Design Engineer at Rivian, you will play a crucial role in the design phases of high-performance SoC design, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure successful tapeout and production silicon. The position requires extensive experience in physical design, including block and subchip levels, as well as full-chip integration activities. You will be responsible for optimizing die size, floorplanning, and ensuring power integrity across multiple voltage domains. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in chip design and a passion for innovative solutions.

• At least 12 years of experience in the chip industry with a track record of delivering silicon into volume production across multiple technology generations.
• Proven track record of SoC definition of complex SoCs over multiple technology generations.
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering with emphasis on Computer Architecture.
• Experienced in CPU Architecture, preferably in Instruction Decode or Execution Units.
• Good knowledge of EM-IR sign-off requirements.
• Solid understanding of STA, SDC, MCMM, and on-chip variation.
• Good script skills such as Python/TCL.

• Perform subchip level and block level place and route, and close design to meet performance, power, and area requirements.
• Lead and perform all aspects of full chip SoC integration activities including die size optimization and floorplanning.
• Define EM-IR signoff requirements and sign-off methodology.
• Develop and support Chip-package-Co-Analysis and Chip-Power-Model on-die model for package and die co-design analysis.
• Ensure that the clocking architecture is robust and meets timing requirements.
• Work closely with the Foundry Engineer and Microarchitecture team to establish logic levels and choices of tracks.
• Define flows through various EDA tools and write scripts for automation for floor planning, placement, and routing.

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.