Physical Design Engineer, Sr. Staff
Core
Define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for high performance, high quality, low power products.
Role type
Sr. Staff IC physical design engineer (ASIC/SoC)
Builds
High performance, low power ASICs and SoCs for next-generation communication and data processing products
Domain
Semiconductor / ASIC Design / Physical Design
Required skills
ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, RTL to GDS flow, Virtuoso, architecture definition, circuit specifications, logic design, system simulations, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, 9+ years ASIC experience, 3+ years architecture/design tools, 3+ years scripting/programming, 3+ years design verification methods, 2+ years interaction with senior leadership
Technologies
Virtuoso, RTL to GDS Flow, EDA tools
Responsibilities
Create highly advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations; Evaluate complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing, and power use; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop implementation strategies; Write detailed technical documentation for complex EDA/IP/ASIC projects; Provide supervision and guidance to other team members
Seniority
Sr. Staff, hands-on IC with significant decision-making and organizational influence