{"id":2142115,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hewlett-packard-enterprise-senior-asic-physical-design-engineer","title":"Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer","company":{"id":5292,"name":"Hewlett Packard Enterprise","domain":"hpe.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hewlett-packard-enterprise","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":76,"open_postings":114,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.956,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":35,"computed_at":"2026-10-20T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Collins, United States","United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":147000,"max":279000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":279000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Formal Verification","optional":false},{"name":"Perl","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Synopsys Design Compiler","optional":false},{"name":"Synopsys Fusion Compiler","optional":false},{"name":"Synopsys PrimeTime","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-20T22:07:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":12,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":12},"description":"Senior ASIC Physical Design EngineerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.Who We Are:\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.\nJob Description:\nAbout the Role\nHPE is seeking an experienced ASIC Physical Design Engineer to support the development of complex, high-performance integrated circuits. In this role, you will contribute to design quality, synthesis, formal verification, partitioning, floorplanning, timing analysis, timing closure, and signoff activities.\nYou will collaborate closely with ASIC design, physical implementation, DFT, signal integrity, architecture, and other cross-functional teams to develop physically aware designs and scalable implementation methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced process technologies and contribute to complex ASIC products and platforms.\nWhat You'll Do\nPerform static timing analysis for hierarchical designs at both partition and full-chip levels.\nCreate, validate, and maintain timing constraints and timing budgets for design and process requirements.\nDrive timing closure for partition-level and full-chip designs, including setup, hold, clock, I/O, and test timing.\nAnalyze timing reports, identify critical paths, and implement fixes to achieve performance, power, and area objectives.\nPerform synthesis, netlist quality checks, and formal verification.\nSupport chip partitioning, floorplanning, and physical design implementation.\nCreate and manage functional engineering change orders (ECOs).\nDevelop flow automation and methodology improvements for synthesis, timing analysis, formal verification, physical design, and signoff.\nPartner with cross-functional engineering teams to promote physical-design-aware architecture and implementation.\nReview design and project activities for compliance with ASIC technology, methodology, and development standards.\nProvide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers and contribute to continuous improvement across the design organization.\nWhat You Need\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Microelectronics, or a related technical field.\nTypically 6-10 years of experience in ASIC, VLSI, or semiconductor design implementation, with relevant experience in physical design and timing closure.\nStrong understanding of digital logic, circuit design, computer architecture, VLSI principles, and ASIC physical design.\nExperience with one or more of the following:Static timing analysis and timing signoff\nTiming constraints and validation\nSynthesis and netlist quality analysis\nFormal verification\nFloorplanning and chip partitioning\nECO implementation\n\nExperience with industry-standard EDA tools, such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, or Formality, and/or Cadence RTL Compiler, Genus, or LEC.\nProficiency in scripting and flow automation using Perl, Python, Tcl, or similar languages.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills in English.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with hierarchical timing analysis and full-chip timing closure.\nExperience with clock, I/O, test, and other specialized timing-closure challenges.\nExperience developing ASIC implementation flows, automation, and design methodologies.\nExperience working with advanced process technologies and complex, high-performance ASIC designs.\nDemonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional design decisions.\nGraduate coursework or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Microelectronics.\nPublications, patents, or other demonstrated contributions in ASIC, VLSI, physical design, or electronic design automation.\nAdditional Information\nThis position provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of sophisticated ASIC products while partnering with experts across architecture, design, physical implementation, DFT, signal integrity, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a continuous-improvement mindset, and a commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality designs.\nAccessibility\nHPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.\nNote: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.\nWhat We Can Offer You:\nHealth & Wellbeing\nWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.\nPersonal & Professional Development\nWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.\nUnconditional Inclusion\nWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.\nLet's Stay Connected:\nFollow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.\nJob:\nEngineeringJob Level:\nTCP_04\"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 147,000 - 279,000 in Colorado\nThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.\"\nInformation about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html\nThe estimated job application period closure is November 2 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBTemployer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.\nHPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.\nAll legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. 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