Senior Physical Design Engineer

1 week ago

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel Ethosia Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced
Backend Design Engineer
to join our growing team and contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor development. In this role, you will take ownership of complex backend design challenges, focusing on
high-frequency, low-power designs
and leading the
full RTL-to-GDSII flow
in advanced technology nodes. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external vendors to deliver world-class silicon solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the complete RTL-to-GDSII backend design flow, from logic synthesis through tape-out.
  • Define design constraints, integrate complex IPs, and manage automated block generators (e.g., memory compilers).
  • Execute floorplanning, power grid (PG) mesh, placement and routing (P&R), and timing closure (STA).
  • Implement low-power design methodologies, including definition, implementation, and verification.
  • Perform IR-drop analysis, DFT integration, and design optimization for performance, power, and area.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure successful tape-outs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of proven experience
    in backend design.
  • Strong expertise across the full RTL-to-GDSII flow, including:
  • Logic synthesis & equivalence checking
  • Constraints definition and scripting
  • IP integration and memory compilers
  • Floorplanning, PG mesh, and P&R
  • Low-power design methodologies
  • Static timing analysis (STA) and IR-drop
  • DFT integration
  • BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
    from a leading university.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Highly motivated, fast learner, and proactive problem-solver.
  • Hands-on experience with
    Synopsys and Cadence toolsets
    .
  • Familiarity with advanced techniques such as low-power flows, clock-mesh, multi-source CTS, and hierarchical design.
  • Proven experience with
    tape-out procedures
    .
  • Ability to read and understand RTL code.

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