If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 74397
Job DescriptionAs a member of the Skyworks CAD team, you will perform critical tasks supporting physical design methodology. You will quickly become acquainted with RTL2GDS flows and provide solutions for implementing them using open-source tools. Collaborating with multiple CAD team members, you will identify creative solutions to match the quality of results produced by commercial tools. This is a fantastic opportunity to help our design teams succeed in their design process and save future development costs for simple designs.
Essential Functions:
Convert existing standard physical design flows to use open-source tools. These flows include logic synthesis, formal verification, place and route, parasitic extraction, static timing analysis/sign-off, gate power analysis/sign-off, and rail analysis/sign-off. Create documentation for these flows.Is This a Great Match for You?
If you are a quick learner who loves working in a cross-disciplinary setting, you will thrive in this position. If you wake up to the challenge of understanding VLSI design, improving flows, and creating an impact, get in touch with us—we would love to chat with you!Key Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering (EE) / Computer Engineering (CE).Preferred Skills:
Understanding of VLSI design fundamentals, including transistor theory and CMOS fabrication processes. Basic knowledge of digital design and test engineering fundamentals. Understanding of ASIC and System-on-Chip methodology, tools, and flows. Experience or knowledge in physical design, including floorplanning, power grid routing and analysis, clock tree synthesis, placement and routing, timing and power optimizations, design for manufacturing optimization, parasitic extraction, timing analysis, power and rail analysis, signal integrity analysis, formal and physical verification. Knowledge of scripting languages (Shell, Perl/Python, Tcl). Experience with installing and using OpenLane tools, including Yosys, OpenROAD, OpenSTA, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.#LI-KJ1
The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.