Design Engineer - Physical Design
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Design Engineer - Physical Design
Role Summary
Work on physical implementation of high-speed digital DDR PHY IP for advanced process nodes (TSMC 2nm–12nm, Samsung 2nm–10nm). The team delivers high-performance products with frequencies up to 8800MHz and addresses challenges in floorplanning, clock tree synthesis, and timing closure.
Develop scripts and tools to improve PD design flow, optimize PPA, and implement robust flows across product projects.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Typical experience expected: approximately 2–4+ years in physical design engineering focused on digital implementation and signoff flows.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include design implementation, flow development, and PPA optimization.
- Physical implementation of DDR PHY IP: floorplan, CTS, routing, and timing closure.
- Develop scripts and tools (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell, Makefile) to automate and improve PD flows.
- Diagnose and resolve design issues; create checks and flows to prevent regressions.
- Analyze and summarize PPA optimization methods and results; apply optimal parameters across projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional product teams to complete project tasks on schedule.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Proven physical design experience: floorplanning, CTS, static timing analysis (STA), physical verification, and power analysis.
- Strong foundation in circuits/electronics/physics and willingness to learn advanced process-node methodologies.
- Scripting proficiency in one or more languages: Perl, C shell, Tcl, Python, Makefile.
- Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC, Mentor Calibre, Synopsys Tempus/PrimeTime, or equivalents.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BS) with minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree (MS) with minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
