Job title: Physical Design Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Job published: 21-07-2026
Job ID: 43150

Job Description

Our client is in semiconductor industry. Currently they are looking for Physical Design Engineer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform backend IC physical design implementation (PnR) from Synthesis to GDSII.
  • Execute floorplanning, CTS, STA, signal integrity, EM/IR analysis, ECO, formality, and physical verification.
  • Collaborate with IC design, IP, DFT, and EDA teams to deliver high-quality designs.
  • Support timing closure, power optimization, and design sign-off activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of semiconductor physical design experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Cadence and/or Synopsys physical design tools.
  • Strong knowledge of SoC/ASIC implementation flow, STA, CTS, floorplanning, and physical verification.
  • Familiar with Linux and scripting (TCL, Shell, Perl, Python, or C++).
  • Experience with clocking, clock gating, and power gating methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

 

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