Physical Design Engineer

April 6, 2025
Reference key: ES13732
Permanent
Deadline date:

Job Description

  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Cork

Physical Design Engineer required by Cork multinational to help execute all phases of physical implementation for cutting-edge SoCs. You will be part of a global team working on advanced physical design, power integrity and timing analysis for next-generation technologies

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead physical implementation efforts from floorplan to GDS for high-speed, complex designs with aggressive PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets.

  • Research and develop innovative methodologies to push the limits of PPA in physical design, including the creation of custom scripts and design flows.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs in context of physical implementation, timing closure, and power optimization.

  • Stay on top of industry trends, researching new innovations in physical design to ensure we’re always using best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field, and 4+ years of experience in ASIC design, verification, or related fields OR Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field, and 3+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field, with 2+ years of relevant experience.

  • 4+ years of experience in Physical Design, with a comprehensive knowledge of the entire PD flow (from netlist to GDS).

  • Expertise in Floorplanning, Power Planning, Placement, CTS, Routing and Optimization for advanced technology nodes (10nm and below).

  • Strong understanding of STA, timing closure, and its impact on congestion, routing and power.

  • Familiarity with Power Analysis, Power Integrity Analysis and Physical Verification (including DRC closure).

  • Proficiency in automation using Perl and TCL, with the ability to develop and support flows related to physical design.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

  • A passion for cutting-edge technologies and a drive to innovate in the physical design space.

BENEFITS:

  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Competitive salary
  • Stock options
  • Performance bonus
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Relocation support
  • Pension 
  • Employee stock purchase scheme
  • Education assistance
  • Fitness and wellness benefits