Physical Design Engineer
Core
Physical design and methodology for next-generation high-performance processor chips in leading-edge CMOS process technology.
Role type
Physical Design Engineer
Builds
Physical views of complex chips for server, 5G/6G, automotive, and networking applications.
Domain
Semiconductor / Custom Processor/ASIC
Required skills
RTL synthesis, place and route (PnR), timing analysis, EMIR analysis, power grid verification, digital logic design, circuit testing
Preferred skills
Mentorship, learning by doing
Technologies
Synthesis tools, PnR tools, Timing analysis tools, EMIR analysis tools
Responsibilities
Triage workflows, run RTL code through synthesis and PnR tools, analyze performance via timing analysis, verify robust power grid via EMIR analysis, review completed runs for errors, create optimizations from successful runs
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
