Senior Physical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Job Summary
Job Purpose: The Senior Physical Design Engineer plays a crucial role in creating high-quality designs that align with project requirements and customer expectations. This position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure that the overall design vision is met while adhering to best practices in physical design.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Collaborate With Stakeholders To Gather And Refine Design Requirements, Ensuring That Project Specifications Are Accurately Captured And Addressed.
2. Develop And Validate Prototypes Using Physical Design Tools Such As Synopsys Ic Compiler And Cadence Innovus, Ensuring Design Decisions Meet Performance And Functionality Criteria.
3. Mentor And Guide Junior Designers By Sharing Expertise Through Training Sessions And Creating Detailed Documentation To Enhance Team Knowledge.
4. Work Closely With Cross-Functional Teams, Including Hardware And Software Engineers, To Ensure Alignment Of Physical Design With Overall Project Goals And Objectives.
5. Partner With Quality Assurance Teams To Implement And Maintain Rigorous Testing Processes, Ensuring The Delivery Of High-Quality Designs That Meet Industry Standards.
Skill Requirements: 1. Strong Understanding Of Physical Design Methodologies And Tools, Including Knowledge Of Place And Route, Drc, And Lvs Checks.
2. Proficiency In Using Design Software Such As Cadence, Synopsys, Or Mentor Graphics.
3. Familiarity With Semiconductor Design Principles And Practices.
4. Excellent Communication Skills To Effectively Interact With Stakeholders And Team Members.
Other Requirements: 1. Optional But Valuable Certifications Include Certified Asic Design Engineer (Cade) And Physical Design Verification Certification.
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate With Stakeholders To Gather And Refine Design Requirements, Ensuring That Project Specifications Are Accurately Captured And Addressed.
2. Develop And Validate Prototypes Using Physical Design Tools Such As Synopsys Ic Compiler And Cadence Innovus, Ensuring Design Decisions Meet Performance And Functionality Criteria.
3. Mentor And Guide Junior Designers By Sharing Expertise Through Training Sessions And Creating Detailed Documentation To Enhance Team Knowledge.
4. Work Closely With Cross-Functional Teams, Including Hardware And Software Engineers, To Ensure Alignment Of Physical Design With Overall Project Goals And Objectives.
5. Partner With Quality Assurance Teams To Implement And Maintain Rigorous Testing Processes, Ensuring The Delivery Of High-Quality Designs That Meet Industry Standards.
Skill Requirements
1. Strong Understanding Of Physical Design Methodologies And Tools, Including Knowledge Of Place And Route, Drc, And Lvs Checks.
2. Proficiency In Using Design Software Such As Cadence, Synopsys, Or Mentor Graphics.
3. Familiarity With Semiconductor Design Principles And Practices.
4. Excellent Communication Skills To Effectively Interact With Stakeholders And Team Members.
Other Requirements
1. Optional But Valuable Certifications Include Certified Asic Design Engineer (Cade) And Physical Design Verification Certification.