Physical Design Engineer
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Physical Design Engineer
Role Summary
Join the physical-design and methodology team working on next-generation, high-performance processor/ASIC chips in leading-edge CMOS processes for server, 5G/6G, automotive, and networking applications.
You will be hands-on with physical implementation flows and method development, collaborating with a global team to deliver robust, sign-off-ready databases.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early Career. Preferred 1–3 years of related professional experience; candidates with a Master’s or PhD are also considered.
Responsibilities
Work on physical implementation, verification, and methodology to produce sign-off-quality chip databases.
- Run RTL through synthesis and place-and-route (PnR) flows and review completed runs for errors and optimizations.
- Perform static timing analysis and interpret timing reports to identify and fix violations.
- Verify power-grid robustness via EMIR/IR analysis and address issues.
- Triage tool flows, debug failures, and implement corrective actions or optimizations.
- Contribute to methodology, scripts, and process improvements to increase flow efficiency and robustness.
- Collaborate with global design teams and mentors to meet project milestones and sign-off criteria.
Requirements
Strong hands-on and analytical skills in digital physical implementation and verification.
- Academic or professional experience designing and testing digital logic blocks and evaluating quality of results.
- Familiarity with timing-analysis formulas and concepts for synthesis and place-and-route.
- Experience with timing analysis, PnR workflows, and EMIR/IR verification methods.
- Ability to learn by doing, follow guidance from documentation and mentors, and proactively seek new responsibilities.
- Good problem-solving skills and clear written and verbal communication.
- Nice-to-have: prior exposure to commercial EDA tools for synthesis, place-and-route, and static timing analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field plus 1–3 years of related professional experience; or a Master’s degree and/or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Coursework or projects must include digital logic, circuit design/testing, and timing analysis.
About the Company
Company: Marvell Technology
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.
