CareerPlan

Physical Design Engineer, Sr. Staff

Austin, Texas, United States of AmericaFull-time$174k–$262k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

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