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SR. SOC/ASIC PHYSICAL VERIFICATION ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 2M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and support block and full chip automated physical verification (PV) flows and scripts
• Perform block and full chip physical verification and work with physical design (PD) team to close design issues
• Execute SOC GDSII integration, seal ring addition and tapeout collateral generation to send to the foundry
• Work closely with semiconductor foundries on installation, maintenance of process design kits (PDKs) for SOC physical design teams
• Be the bridge between physical design team and the foundry, doing PV electronic design automation (EDA) tool support across all silicon projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
• 5+ years of experience working with block or full chip physical verification, voltage drop and/or power/signal electromigration analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in industry standard physical verification EDA tools
• Experience in developing block and full chip physical verification flows for Design Rule Check (DRC)/Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)/Antenna (ANT)/Electrical Rule Check (ERC)/Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) etc.
• Experience in top-level integration of connectivity, system bus, peripherals and CPU IP 
• Experience in ASIC physical design and strong experience in mixed-signal IP integration
• Proficiency in writing Linux shell scripts and general programming (e.g., Perl, shell, TCL and/or Python)
• Experience working with foundry, installing PDKs, libraries, IPs and setting up design environments for PD teams
• Strong knowledge of deep sub-micron FinFET technology nodes (7nm and below)
• Self-driven individual with a can-do attitude, and an ability to work in a dynamic group environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel when needed (typically <10%)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    Physical Verification Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year    Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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