Why this role stands out
This lead role offers significant impact by driving ASIC physical design from floorplanning through signoff, with opportunities for advanced skills development. You'll thrive here if you are a seasoned engineer passionate about achieving PPA targets and collaborating with dynamic teams. Apply to join a reputable firm and advance your engineering career.
Quick overview
Job description
Position: Physical Design Engineer – Lead
Locations: San Jose, San Diego, Irvine, CA (Onsite)
What You Will Do:
- Drive ASIC physical design implementation from floorplanning through signoff.
- Perform Place & Route (PnR), Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), timing closure, and optimization.
- Achieve Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets.
- Develop and validate timing constraints and perform Static Timing Analysis (STA).
- Execute LEC, VCLP, and EMIR signoff activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve implementation and timing challenges.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in ASIC Physical Design.
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Floorplanning
- PnR
- CTS
- Timing Closure & STA
- Timing Constraints
- PPA Optimization
- LEC
- VCLP
- EMIR
- Ability to independently drive design closure and solve complex implementation issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with advanced-node ASIC/SoC designs is preferred.
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