NPU/AI Processor Synthesis Lead
Qualcomm · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 57d ago
Undisclosed3–8 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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The NPU Synthesis Lead will be responsible for driving synthesis and timing closure for Neural Processing Unit (NPU) IP and subsystems in cutting-edge SoCs. This role involves leading synthesis flows, optimizing for PPA (Performance, Power, Area), and collaborating with architecture, RTL, and physical design teams to ensure high-quality netlists for advanced technology nodes.
Key Responsibilities - Lead RTL-to-gate-level synthesis for NPU IP and subsystems using industry-standard tools (Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Genus).
- Develop and maintain synthesis scripts and flows for hierarchical and flat designs.
- Drive pre-layout and post-layout timing closure across multiple voltage and process corners.
- Collaborate with STA teams to resolve setup/hold violations.
- Apply physical-aware synthesis techniques to meet aggressive PPA targets.
- Implement low-power strategies using UPF/CPF flows.
- Validate and maintain SDC constraints for clocks, I/O delays, multi-cycle paths, and false paths.
- Work closely with RTL design, DFT, and physical design teams for seamless handoff.
- Provide feedback to architecture and RTL teams for QoR improvements.
- Perform LEC (Logical Equivalence Check), CLP (Clock/Power checks), and linting.
- Explore advanced synthesis methodologies and EDA tool capabilities for better QoR.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices across synthesis and timing teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
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CadenceHardware Engineeringphysical designtiming closuresynthesiscompilerRTL DesignDFTleadershipElectronics EngineeringProcessorEvent DrivensynopsysArchitectureRest AssuredArtificial Intelligence
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