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Physical Design Engineer & DV Engineers

K-Tek Resourcing LLCSunnyvale, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to refine your skills in advanced SoC physical design and implementation using Synopsys Fusion Compiler, contributing to cutting-edge chip development. You'll thrive if you possess strong PnR experience, a solid understanding of STA and low-power design, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious PPA targets. This is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a dynamic engineering environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title:Physical Design Engineer (PD/PnR)
Location Bay Area CA / Austin TX (Hybrid)


Job Summary
Seeking a Physical Design Engineer with strong hands-on experience in block-level and top-level Place & Route using Synopsys Fusion Compiler. The candidate will be responsible for implementation, timing closure, low-power integration, and signoff activities for complex SoC designs.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform block-level and top-level Physical Design implementation using Fusion Compiler.
• Drive floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and timing closure.
• Execute and analyze Static Timing Analysis (STA) across multiple corners and modes.
• Implement and verify low-power designs using UPF, including isolation, level shifters, retention, and power domain checks.
• Support physical signoff activities such as DRC, LVS, IR drop, and EM analysis.
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT, Power, and Signoff teams to achieve PPA targets.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in Physical Design and PnR flows.
• Hands-on expertise with Synopsys Fusion Compiler.
• Solid understanding of STA, timing closure, and MMMC methodologies.
• Experience with low-power implementation and verification flows.
• Good scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python.
Preferred
• Experience with advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
• Exposure to full-chip integration and signoff methodologies.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
 
 

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