Physical Design Engineer

Role: Physical Design Engineer (PnR / PPA / Timing Closure) Location: Austin, TX Job Description We are looking for a Physical Design Engineer with strong expertise in Place & Route (PnR), Power-Performance-Area (PPA) optimization, and timing convergence for advanced technology nodes. Key Responsibilities Drive block-level physical design implementation from netlist to GDSII. Perform floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and physical verification. Optimize designs for Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets. Achieve timing closure across multiple corners and modes. Analyze and resolve setup, hold, transition, capacitance, and noise violations. Develop and maintain timing constraints (SDC) and STA signoff methodologies. Perform EMIR (Electromigration & IR Drop) analysis and closure. Collaborate with RTL, DFT, STA, and Signoff teams to ensure successful tapeout. Debug physical design issues and drive design convergence within project schedules. Required Skills Strong experience in Physical Design and PnR flow. Floorplanning Placement & Optimization Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) Routing Timing Closure Static Timing Analysis (STA) Timing Constraints (SDC) EMIR Analysis PPA Optimization Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as: Cadence Innovus (optional) RedHawk / Voltus (EMIR) Good understanding of low-power design techniques and signoff methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Experience in advanced nodes (7nm/5nm/3nm preferred). Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Experience working with cross-functional silicon teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr