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VLSI Physical Design Lead Engineer

Ft. Collins, Colorado, United States of AmericaFull-time$168k–$319k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead the development of VLSI components and hardware systems, defining architectures and physical implementations for complex integrated circuits.

Role type

Senior IC VLSI Physical Design Lead Engineer

Builds

High-performance ASIC designs and VLSI solutions for edge-to-cloud computing platforms

Domain

Semiconductor / VLSI / Hardware Design

Required skills

VLSI physical design, static timing analysis, floorplanning, synthesis, formal verification, EDA tool mastery, ASIC implementation flows, hierarchical timing closure, hardware description languages

Preferred skills

AI tools for design optimization, publications/patents in VLSI, experience with advanced process technologies

Technologies

Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Formality, Cadence RTL Compiler, Genus, LEC

Responsibilities

Develop organization-wide VLSI architectures and methodologies, provide technical leadership for multiple project teams, mentor engineers, define industry standards, evaluate emerging VLSI technologies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities