SOC Physical Design Engineer

3 Years ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

This full-time SOC physical implementation role involves unit-level to chip-level physical design functions including P&R, timing, floorplan, clocking, electrical analysis, and power. Responsibilities include owning block-level design from RTL-to-GDSII, driving synthesis, floor-planning, place & route, timing closure, and signoff. The role requires extensive work with Micro-architects for feasibility studies and PPA tradeoffs, developing physical design methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for implementation and validation. This includes running signoff flows like Timing, Power, EM/IR, and PDV.
Must have:
  • Own block level design from RTL-to-GDSII
  • Work with Micro-architects for PPA tradeoffs
  • Develop physical design methodologies
  • Signoff flows like Timing, Power, EM/IR, PDV
  • Knowledge of synthesis, place & route, analysis tools
  • Logic & physical design principles for low-power designs
  • Scripting in Unix, Perl, Python, or TCL
  • Understanding of device physics and deep sub-micron technologies
  • Knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Job Details

Positions are open for full-time SOC physical implementation from unit level to chip level, involving all aspects of physical design functions such as P&R, timing, floorplan, clocking, electrical analysis, and power.

Responsibilities

    • Own block level design from RTL-to-GDSII and drive synthesis, floor-planning, place & route, timing closure, and signoff.
    • Work extensively with Micro-architects to perform feasibility studies and explore performance, power & area (PPA) tradeoffs for design closure.
    • Develop physical design methodologies and customize recipes across various implementation steps to optimize PPA.
    • Work with a multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design by running all signoff flows such as Timing, Power, EM/IR, PDV.

Requirements

    • Knowledge using synthesis, place & route, analysis and verification CAD tools.
    • Familiarity with logic & physical design principles to drive low-power & higher-performance designs.
    • Knowledge of scripting in some of these languages: Unix, Perl, Python, and TCL.
    • Good understanding of device physics and experience in deep sub-micron technologiesKnowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog.
    • Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated.
    • Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.

Education and Experience

    • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in technical subject area.

Similar Jobs

Amber - Localization Quality Assurance (Korean)

Amber

Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Ansys - Spring 2026 Co-op, Software Development (Bachelors)

Ansys

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Newrick Network - Digital Marketing Project Manager

Newrick Network

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Remote)
1 Week ago
Assystems - Hydrology Engineer

Assystems

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Vigaet - Internship - Mechanical Engineer

Vigaet

(On-Site)
8 Months ago
T systems - SAP ABAP Consultant

T systems

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Manager, Software Engineering (Tools)

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Boomi  - Principal Software Engineer

Boomi

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
sitetracker - Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce

sitetracker

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Assystems - Structural Design Engineer

Assystems

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Tesla - Manufacturing Engineer, High Pressure Die Casting

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Power Integrations - Senior Engineer, System Engineering Automotive

Power Integrations

Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Construction Manager, Life Safety Systems

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
4 Months ago
AFRY - Piping and Plant Designer, Process Industries

AFRY

Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrland County, Sweden (On-Site)
1 Week ago
rivos - Senior Memory Design Engineer

rivos

Portland, Oregon, United States (Hybrid)
8 Months ago
Assystems - BIM Modeler - structures

Assystems

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
PHINIA - Product Inspection Engineer

PHINIA

Gillingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Toast - Senior Software Engineer, Quick Service Restaurants

Toast

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Autodesk - Software QA Engineer

Autodesk

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
AECOM - Senior Designer - Electrical

AECOM

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

AeroSpike - Software Engineer, Connectors

AeroSpike

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Assystems - Lead Electrical Engineer (LV/HT/ELV)

Assystems

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Cognite - Senior Front-end Engineer

Cognite

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
8 Months ago
AECOM - Principal Engineer

AECOM

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Fi - Growth Ops

Fi

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Likewize - Sr. JDE CNC Admin

Likewize

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
truecaller - Ad Operations Manager

truecaller

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
London stock Exchange - Business Analyst – Data Product (Cloud)

London stock Exchange

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Qube Cinema - Engineer – Technical Support (Broadcast)

Qube Cinema

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Rippling - PEO Operations Analyst

Rippling

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Year ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Software Development & Engineering Jobs

Kyruus Health - Staff Software Engineer, Search Services

Kyruus Health

United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
Accenture - Engineering Services Practitioner

Accenture

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Google - Software Engineering Manager, People with Disabilities

Google

Belo Horizonte, State Of Minas Gerais, Brazil (On-Site)
7 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Senior Software Engineer

PlayStation Global

Madison, Wisconsin, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Assystems - Sr. Substation Design Engineer - Electrical

Assystems

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Loft Orbital - Flight Dynamics Software Engineer

Loft Orbital

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
11 Months ago
broadcom - NPI Engineer (Wireless Semiconductor)

broadcom

Penang, Malaysia (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
Optiv - SailPoint Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly

Optiv

Herndon, Virginia, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Visual Concepts - Senior Server Engineer

Visual Concepts

Novato, California, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan (Hybrid)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by rivos

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug