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Backend Physical Implementation Leader

Renesas Electronics
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2025

About the role

Job Description

We are looking for a senior technical leader to drive the Back End Physical Design aspects of high-performance compute SOC/MCU development. The candidate must be highly experienced, hands-on and have expert level knowledge on advance technology node back-end physical implementation, SOC convergence, sign-off and tape-out experience on automotive grade SOCs.

Responsibilities:

  • Be the focal point and drive the global teams on advance technology node physical implementation and sign-off domains.
  • Continuously improve the process, methods and tools, driving the SOC chip development for lowest possible AUC (average unit cost) and highest yield quality 
  • Drive chip implementation and sign-off activities
  • Ensure Chip KPIs on Power, Performance, Area, Thermal & Schedule commitments are met predictably and consistently.
  • Work closely with Design Enablement, SOC architecture/design, Package, Post-Silicon test teams and Foundry partners to meet the NPI and technology entitlement.
  • Need to work with peers across the business to drive change throughout Renesas to have common methods that work across the whole organization in partnership and collaboration with stakeholders and influence the direction taken.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • At least 15 years of experience in related domains and have working knowledge of industry standard digital EDA toolkits.
  • Can – do attitude; openness to new environment, people and culture
  • Must be conversant on EDA tools such as Cadence iSpatial, Fusion Compiler, Redhawk, Primetime, Tempus, Conformal/Formality etc
  • Have expert level knowledge on E2E physical implementation flows such as Synthesis, Floorplan, Placement, CTS, Route/ECOs using industry standard tools.
  • Candidate must be proficient with STA, PDN, PDV, Logic ECOs and Chip Sign-off
  • Must be proficient on low power implementation techniques.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus.
  • Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across a cross functional, highly experienced global team.

Additional Information

 

 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

  • Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  
  • Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 
  • Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

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