CareerPlan

Package Design Engineer - Staff

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$160k–$240k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and optimize high-performance, energy-efficient server package structures and configurations for data center applications.

Role type

Staff IC Package Design Engineer

Builds

Physical designs of packages and modules for SoC, including new generation product package structures.

Domain

Semiconductor industry, IC packaging, data center hardware

Required skills

Cadence APD & SiP, Siemens Xpedition Package Designer (xPD), Constraint Manager, DRC/DFM/ERC, signal-integrity for high-speed IO, chip-package and package-board interaction knowledge

Preferred skills

Master's degree in EE/ME/Materials Science, 5+ years experience, Flip chip BGA/2.5D/3D Interposer knowledge, Cadence Allegro platform tools, SI/PI tools (XtractIM, PowerSI, HFSS, Q3D), substrate manufacturing process knowledge, high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, UCIE), Calibre tool, RLGC model understanding

Technologies

Cadence APD, Siemens Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, XtractIM, PowerSI, HFSS, Q3D, Calibre

Responsibilities

Own and drive advanced package selection and configuration optimization; Perform package/SiP physical design, layout, optimization, DV, and tape out; Interface with multi-functional groups for feasibility analysis and design; Define design verification and automation strategy; Optimize package pin out and SI/PI requirements; Drive methodology innovations and efficiency improvements; Partner with BU PD team to optimize floorplan and bump placement.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC