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Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer, PPA Fusion Compiler

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $168,000–$168,000🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Developing efficient physical design methodologies and ML-based solutions for high-speed communication devices and graphics processors to optimize Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).

Role type

Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer (PPA Fusion Compiler)

Builds

High-speed communication devices, graphics processors, and System-on-Chips (SOCs)

Domain

Semiconductor / Hardware Design / AI for Physical Design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Physical Design Engineering, Machine Learning solution development, Floor planning, Clock and Power distribution, Place and Route (P&R), Timing analysis and closure, IR/Signal-EM convergence, Power and noise analysis, Hierarchical design approach, Design for Yield and Manufacturability, Scripting for PPA improvement

Preferred skills

Chip assembly, Back-end verification, Thermal management, Standard industry PnR tools knowledge

Technologies

P&R tools, Timing analysis tools, Power analysis tools, EM/IR analysis tools, Scripting languages

Responsibilities

Develop unique solutions to state-of-the-art physical design problems, Participate in developing flow and tool methodologies for P&R and verification, Perform data-based analysis and algorithmic solutions for PPA check and improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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