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Job Role: SOC Clock Lead – SMTS Silicon Design Engineer

Qualification: Bachelors / Masters Degree

Experience: Fresher

Batch: 2025 / 2024 / 2023 / 2022

Salary: up to ₹28 LPA

Job Location: Bangalore

Last Date: ASAP

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THE ROLE: 

The focus of this role is in developing clocking strategies that meet stringent timing, power, and area constraints while managing clock distribution across the SoC. 

THE PERSON:  

As the SoC Clock Design Lead, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and optimization of clocking structures within complex SoCs. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including RTL, physical design, power, and timing engineers, to ensure efficient and high-performance clock networks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Proficiency in clock tree synthesis (CTS) and clock network optimization using tools like Synopsys FC, ICC2.
• Strong experience in static timing analysis (STA), clock domain crossing (CDC) checks, and jitter/skew analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of clock gating, power optimization, and low-power design techniques.
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation and flow enhancements
• Familiarity with advanced technology nodes (5nm and below) and their specific challenges in clock design
• Understanding of signal integrity, electromigration, and power integrity in the context of clock networks.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Define and implement the clock architecture and distribution strategy for SoCs, optimizing for performance, area, and power requirements.
• Lead clock tree synthesis, insertion, and optimization to achieve timing closure and reduce clock skew/jitter across the SoC.
• Implement and validate clock gating techniques to minimize dynamic power consumption and enhance SoC energy efficiency
• Work with RTL, timing, power, and PD teams to resolve clock-related issues, optimize clock distribution, and ensure alignment with SoC design goals
• Create and maintain custom scripts in Perl, Python, or Tcl to automate clocking tasks, streamline workflows, and improve productivity

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering.