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
Custom Processor/ASIC solutions for server, 5G/6G, automotive, and networking applications
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RTL synthesis, place and route (PnR), timing analysis, EMIR analysis, power grid verification, digital logic design, circuit testing
Preferred skills
Experience optimizing design runs, identifying quality improvement opportunities
Technologies
Synthesis tools, PnR tools, timing analysis tools, EMIR analysis tools
Responsibilities
Run RTL code through synthesis and PnR tools to create physical chip views, analyze performance via timing analysis, verify robust power grids using EMIR analysis, review completed runs for errors, create optimizations from successful runs
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
