Physical Design Methodology Engineer

Quadric has created a new processor architecture that is designed to meet the requirements of next-generation edge & edge-cloud computing products. In order to leverage the tsunami of data generated at the Edge, the next generation of computing innovation is happening outside the data center. Quadric's processor IP is optimized not only for Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads, but also for Image Processing, Data Analytics, and more.

If making an impact and having a seat at the table is important to you, this is the opportunity for you. Join our small, rapidly-growing team at Quadric to develop supercomputer technology designed for the Edge. In this position, you will be a core member of our team, and will have an opportunity to grow in the company of expert technologists who also happen to be good people you'll want to spend time with .

What We Value:

Integrity, Humility, Happiness

What We Expect:

Initiative, Collaboration, Completion

Role

As a member of our physical design methodology team you will be tasked with developing physical design methodologies and automation scripts for multiple design configurations across multiple process nodes.

Responsibilities

• Develop Quadric processor IP implementation scripts from RTL to GDS across multiple advanced process nodes.
• Preform test chip tape outs as necessitated by architecture innovation.
• Collaborate with the architecture team to optimize PPA.

Requirements

• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of eight years of CPU/GPU/ASIC implementation
• Proficiency in TCL scripting
• Proficiency in chip front-end and back-end implementation tools such as Design Compiler, PrimeTime, ICC2 & Fusion Compiler.
• Experience with 16nm and below process technologies.

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of lower power digital design techniques.
• IP integration experience.
• Experience in data parallel hardware design for high-performance computing

Benefits

• 401k, Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Provide competitive salaries and meaningful equity
• Enable a politics-free community for the brilliant minds who want to make an immediate impact
• Provide an opportunity for you to build long term career relationships
• Foster an environment that allows for lasting personal relationships alongside professional ones

Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world's first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow's technology, today.The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.

Quadric is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

Experience Level

Mid-Senior level