Physical Design Engineer Overview
- Company Name: IC Resources Recruitment
- Job Role: Physical Design Engineer
- Qualifications: Not Specified
- Category: IT Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time
- Location: Cambridge
A leading innovator in next-generation compute architectures is seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join their team in Cambridgeshire, England. This role offers an attractive base salary, a bonus scheme, RSUs, and flexible work options.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the physical implementation of advanced CPU blocks from synthesis to sign-off.
- Take charge of key physical design tasks such as floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical verification.
- Collaborate closely with RTL, architecture, static timing analysis (STA), and methodology teams to optimize designs for performance, power, and area.
- Identify and resolve timing, congestion, power, and DRC/LVS issues throughout the implementation process.
- Develop and improve automation, flows, and methodologies using scripting languages like TCL, Python, or Perl.
- Support design closure across advanced process technologies and contribute to the establishment of best practices for future projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality silicon within tight project timelines.
Ideal Background
- A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Significant hands-on experience in Physical Design for complex ASIC or CPU/SoC designs.
- Experience with the complete implementation flow, including floorplanning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and physical sign-off.
- Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, or similar.
- A solid understanding of timing closure, power optimization, and physical verification methodologies.
- Proficient scripting skills in TCL, Python, or Perl.
Benefits
- Attractive base salary with a bonus scheme.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of the compensation package.
- Flexible working options to accommodate various work-life balance needs.
For more information, please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources.
Degree Requirement: Not Specified
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