Physical Design Backend Engineer
Core
Physical design of high-speed communication blocks targeting optimal power, area, and performance within challenging constraints.
Role type
Physical Design Backend Engineer
Builds
High-speed networking chips and communication devices
Domain
Semiconductor / Networking Silicon
Required skills
RTL2GDS flows, PNR, STA, physical verification, LVS/DRC, EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence), power/clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, noise analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with high cell count and high-speed (HS) blocks, inflows development
Technologies
Synopsys, Cadence
Responsibilities
Perform physical design of blocks according to specifications; resolve complex timing and congestion problems; execute RTL2GDS flows including synthesis, place and route, and verification; conduct power, noise, and timing analysis.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
