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# STA Engineer

- **Company:** business needs.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Static Timing Analysis, System on a Chip, Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Physical Design
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us2a9f193166d50f2f83092fa7565e30b7

## About the Role

* 10+ years of professional experience in ASIC implementation and CAD methodology, preferably experience closing timing of high performance designs.
 * Demonstrated ability in areas of ASIC STA constraints generation, timing analysis, timing convergence, and ECOs, at both block and full chip level, is a must
 * Implementation experience and knowledge handling multi-voltage design is expected. STA closure of low power and multi-power mode designs is an added advantage.
 * Expertise in industry standard ASIC EDA tools, including Synopsys DC and Primetime is required.
 * Proficiency in scripting language, such as, TCL, Perl and/or Python
 * Experience developing scripts to automate design flow, analysis
 * Hands-on experience with Physical Design implementation is a plus
 * Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task across projects, and work with geographically spread-out teams
 * Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details.

## Description

* Developing block and SoC timing constraints, full chip STA setup and signoff of multi-corner multi-voltage designs.
 * Owning timing flow and execution to meet SoC timing requirements including timing budgeting, repeater planning, constraints/exceptions generation and management
 * Engaging closely with block and SoC design teams to understand the design requirements, STA constraints, and convergence challenges.
 * Engaging closely with physical implementation teams to ensure designs meet QoR and debug timing failures, Join a dynamic team as a Python Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise to contribute to innovative projects. This role offers the opportunity to work part-time, committin…
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