CPU Physical Design Engineer
Core
Physical design and verification of high-performance, power-efficient CPUs from RTL to GDSII.
Role type
CPU Physical Design Engineer
Builds
Custom CPU designs and memory blocks for advanced processor technology
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Design
Required skills
RTL synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, clock implementation, static timing analysis, power optimization, physical verification, DRC/LVS verification, Python/Perl/TCL scripting
Preferred skills
PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, advanced process node layout design rules, VLSI design/Computer Architecture coursework, AI exposure
Technologies
Synopsys, Cadence, EDA tools
Responsibilities
Implement physical design and verification flows, perform signoff processes (formal equivalence, layout, reliability, timing/power), collaborate with logic/architecture/circuit teams, build design methodologies and automation workflows, work with EDA vendors
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years exp or Master's +1 year)
