Sr Physical Design Engineer

ASIC Physical Design Engineer Location: Austin, TX (on‑site, hybrid) Build It From Scratch | 5G Silicon at Ericsson Responsibilities Define the physical design flow — tools, methods, and processes — from the ground up. Drive design execution at both the IP and SOC level, with flexibility to shift focus as program needs evolve. Partner with design, CAD, and cross‑disciplinary teams to bring complex ASIC physical designs to life. Help build the team itself — recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring the engineers who come after you. Work hands‑on with advanced process node technology and push methodology further on every tape‑out. Own problem resolution and execution — not just participation. Qualifications 10+ years of physical design experience in SOC, IP, or ASIC environments. BS in EE or CE (minimum). Deep expertise in one or more of: PPA optimization, RTL checks & synthesis, floorplanning & routing, power & timing closure, or signoff. Solid working knowledge of back‑end disciplines — EMIR, DFM, DFT, power grid analysis. A genuine team orientation — you mentor, you collaborate, you elevate the people around you. Proven ability to drive execution and close hard problems under real program pressure. SystemVerilog knowledge. Semi‑custom design experience. Strong scripting skills. Compensation and Benefits Salary range depends on location, qualifications, and experience. Short‑Term Variable Compensation Plan: annual bonus based on performance and unit objectives. Health: choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option; company credits for employee and eligible dependent premiums. 401(k) Plan: automatic 3% company contribution, matching up to 4% of eligible pay. Paid Time Off: 15 days accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, 80 hours of sick time; pro‑rated based on start date. Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks parental or adoption leave at 100% pay. Additional company‑paid benefits: financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs. Equal Opportunity Statement Ericsson is a proud Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. For assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ericsson GmbH