Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer

Job summary

Perform static timing analysis and closure for advanced FPGA designs, including setup/hold checks and constraint validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug timing violations and optimize performance, power, and area.

Job details

JOB DETAILS: JOB DESCRIPTION: Altera is seeking a Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer to support timing closure and analysis for advanced FPGA designs. This role will focus on executing timing analysis, debugging violations, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, power-efficient designs. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in STA, experience with modern design flows, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities * Timing Analysis: Perform static timing analysis for FPGA designs, including setup/hold checks, constraint validation, and timing signoff support. * Timing Closure Support: Identify, debug, and resolve timing violations in collaboration with RTL, synthesis, and physical design teams. * Constraint Development: Assist in developing and validating timing constraints to ensure accurate modeling of design intent. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, architecture, and implementation teams to improve timing convergence. * Methodology & Flow Execution: Apply established STA methodologies and contribute to flow improvements and automation where applicable. * Performance Optimization: Support optimization efforts for performance, power, and area (PPA) through timing-driven analysis. Our compensation is designed to reflect the Canadian labour market. The actual salary offered may vary based on several factors, including the position’s location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, training, and job-specific knowledge. In addition to base salary, we offer performance-based incentive opportunities that reward both individual contributions and overall company success. Estimated Salary Range: $102.9K – $149.1K CAD We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Canadian work experience is not required for this role. Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications * Experience: 6+ years of experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for ASIC or FPGA designs. * Technical Expertise: * Solid understanding of STA fundamentals (setup/hold, timing paths, clocking, CDC basics) * Experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., PrimeTime or equivalent) * Familiarity with synthesis and place & route flows * Design Knowledge: Working knowledge of: * RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) * FPGA or ASIC design methodologies * Debug & Problem Solving: Ability to analyze timing reports, identify root causes, and propose actionable solutions. * Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with FPGA architectures and timing flows * Familiarity with advanced process nodes or high-speed designs * Scripting experience (e.g., Tcl, Python) for automation * Exposure to large-scale or distributed engineering environments JOB TYPE: Regular SHIFT: Shift 1 (Canada) PRIMARY LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: POSTING STATEMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

What you’ll do

Perform static timing analysis and closure for advanced FPGA designs, including setup/hold checks and constraint validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug timing violations and optimize performance, power, and area.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with over 6 years of experience in STA for ASIC or FPGA. Must be proficient in industry-standard tools like PrimeTime and have a strong understanding of RTL design and timing methodologies.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive opportunities

Listed skills

• Flows · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• STA · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Static Timing Analysis
• Timing Closure
• Constraint Validation
• RTL Design
• Verilog
• SystemVerilog
• PrimeTime
• FPGA Design
• ASIC Design
• Tcl
• Python
• Clock Domain Crossing
• Synthesis
• Place & Route
• PPA Optimization

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Software
• Manufacturing