VLSI Physical Design Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, develop, and evaluate VLSI components and hardware systems, including architecture, logic design, verification, and physical implementation of complex integrated circuits.
Role type
VLSI Physical Design Engineer
Builds
ASIC products and complex integrated circuits
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI / Hardware Design
Required skills
Static timing analysis, Timing constraints management, Synthesis, Formal verification, Floorplanning, Chip partitioning, ECO implementation, EDA tools (Synopsys/Cadence), Hardware description languages, Scripting
Preferred skills
AI for flow automation, Cross-functional collaboration, Mentoring
Technologies
Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Formality, Cadence RTL Compiler, Genus, LEC
Responsibilities
Perform static timing analysis for hierarchical designs; Create and maintain timing constraints and budgets; Drive timing closure for partition and full-chip designs; Analyze timing reports and implement fixes; Perform synthesis, netlist quality checks, and formal verification; Support chip partitioning, floorplanning, and physical design implementation; Develop flow automation and methodology improvements; Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers.
Seniority
Mid-level (1-6 years experience)
