PV/IR Drop (SI40FT RM 3821)

Position: PV/IR Drop (SI40FT RM 3821)

Job Description:
Physical Verification (PV)

• Drive full-chip DRC/LVS signoff using ICV
• Debug and close DRC/LVS violations across block-level and hierarchical boundaries and guide the team on fixing them.
• Execute ERC, PERC, antenna checks, metal density, and advanced-node reliability rules in process node 22nm, 16nm or below.
• Own rule-deck interpretation and collaborate with foundries to resolve tapeout waivers and other DRC issues.
• Interface with tool vendors to resolve tool issues on an independent basis
• Explore and assess new tool features and automate them into the flow
• Perform layout audits and ensure adherence to technology and process rules.
  IR-Drop / EM Signoff
• Lead static, dynamic IR-drop, EM and in-rush current analyses for full-chip and block-level designs using Ansys RedHawk.
• Identify IR-drop hotspots, root-cause issues, and guide the team on fixing them.
• Perform EM signoff and drive fixes through layout and power-grid improvements.
• Collaborate with PD, STA, and RTL teams to optimize power integrity and timing margins.
• Work with power architects to validate power-grid requirements, power domains, and UPF-based flows.
• Work with the tool vendors to debug and resolve tool issues
• Explore and assess new tool features and automate them into the flow

Team collaboration:

• Partner with STA engineers to ensure timing and IR-drop closure alignment.
• Interface with foundries for rule clarifications and signoff deviations/waivers.
• Provide design reviews and best-practice guidance to the team on advanded tech nodes
  Automation & Methodology
• Develop scripts (Tcl/Perl/Python) to automate PV/IR flows and improve efficiency where required.
• Develop automation to perform layout edits and custom reporting in ICV Workbench
• Good understanding of grid configuration for efficient use of machines and faster turn-around of jobs.
• Contribute to methodology enhancements and signoff flow improvements.
• Build dashboards and reports for PV/IR status tracking and tapeout readiness.

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