Staff Physical Design Engineer ($300-400k pkg)

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Physical Design Engineer ($300-400k pkg)

Staff ASIC Engineer (Physical Design OR STA)

Total package up to $400k (Base up to $200k + bonus + stock)

Total first year realistic income $350-400k

Locations : San Jose, CA, Irvine, CA or Fort Collins, CO

Introduction

Are you an experienced ASIC engineer with strong expertise in physical design or STA, and a passion for working on bleeding-edge AI and high-performance silicon ? Do you enjoy diving into complex EDA reports, identifying issues early, and collaborating with top-tier engineering teams to deliver next-generation chips?

If you're excited about contributing to advanced AI/ML accelerators and infrastructure silicon , this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.

Top Reasons to Work With Us

• Support customers building next-generation AI/ML, HPC, and infrastructure ASICs
• Work on cutting-edge silicon for AI workloads, including large-scale compute and accelerator architectures
• Collaborate with highly experienced cross-functional engineering teams
• Gain exposure to advanced nodes, chiplet architectures, and high-performance design methodologies
• Contribute to customer program success from early engagement through production
• Be part of a collaborative, technically strong environment

The Role / Responsibilities

As a Staff ASIC Engineer , you will work closely with senior engineers and internal teams to support customer ASIC programs focused on advanced AI and compute silicon . This is a primarily hands-on role , with opportunities to grow into broader technical ownership over time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the execution of customer AI/ML ASIC programs across design, test, packaging, fabrication, bring-up, and production
• Supporting customer teams with EDA tools, design flows, and methodology best practices for high-performance silicon
• Helping identify risks in quality, schedule, or dependencies and contributing to mitigation efforts
• Running physical design or STA validation flows to ensure designs meet stringent tape-out standards for advanced nodes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex implementation challenges in AI and compute architectures
• Staying current with emerging AI silicon trends, IP, and implementation methodologies
• Supporting program communication across engineering and internal partner teams

Essential Skills

• Experience with multiple ASIC tape-outs (advanced nodes preferred)
• Strong understanding of PPA tradeoffs , especially in high-performance designs
• Knowledge of low power design and power management in compute-intensive systems
• Hands-on experience in physical design or STA , including relevant EDA tools and flows
• Exposure to broader ASIC flows (logic simulation, test, packaging)
• Scripting experience (TCL, shell, or similar)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Bonus Points For

• Experience with AI/ML accelerators, HPC, or large-scale compute SoCs
• Exposure to SERDES or high-speed interfaces
• Experience in RTL design, microarchitecture, or front-end flows
• Knowledge of DFT (scan, MBIST, repair)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance 
• FSA and HSA
• 401k with match
• ESPP
• Generous PTO
• Annual bonus from 15-30% (depending on your level)
• VERY generous stocks! 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/24/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$180000 - $265000 USD per year