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NPU / AI Processor Synthesis EngineerNutanix • Markham, York Region, CA
NPU / AI Processor Synthesis Engineer

NPU / AI Processor Synthesis Engineer

Nutanix • Markham, York Region, CA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >

Hardware Engineering

Role Overview

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

Synthesis Ownership

  • 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.

Timing Closure

  • Drive pre-layout and post-layout timing closure across multiple voltage and process corners.
  • Collaborate with STA teams to resolve setup / hold violations.
  • Power & Area Optimization

  • Apply physical-aware synthesis techniques to meet aggressive PPA targets.
  • Implement low-power strategies using UPF / CPF flows.
  • Constraint Management

  • Validate and maintain SDC constraints for clocks, I / O delays, multi-cycle paths, and false paths.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with RTL design, DFT, and physical design teams for seamless handoff.
  • Provide feedback to architecture and RTL teams for QoR improvements.
  • Quality Checks

  • Perform LEC (Logical Equivalence Check), CLP (Clock / Power checks), and linting.
  • Flow Innovation

  • Explore advanced synthesis methodologies and EDA tool capabilities for better QoR.
  • Team Leadership

  • Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices across synthesis and timing teams.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
  • Required Skills

    Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of ASIC design flow : RTL → Synthesis → STA → P&R.
  • Proficiency in synthesis tools (Design Compiler, Genus) and STA tools (PrimeTime).
  • Low-Power Design

  • Experience with UPF / CPF-based flows and multi-voltage designs.
  • Scripting

  • Advanced skills in Tcl, Perl, Python for automation.
  • EDA Tools

  • Familiarity with Spyglass, Lint, CDC tools, and power analysis tools.
  • Leadership

  • Ability to lead synthesis teams and coordinate with cross-functional groups.
  • Education

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience

  • 2+ years in ASIC synthesis and timing closure.
  • Preferred

  • Experience with advanced nodes (5nm / 3nm), hierarchical synthesis, and physical-aware flows.
  • Prior tape-out experience for NPU or DSP cores.
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