Senior Engineer I - Physical Design
MicrochipJob Title
Senior Engineer I - Physical Design
Role Summary
Member of the physical design team responsible for implementing integrated circuit designs into manufacturable layouts. Collaborates with RTL, timing, verification and CAD teams to achieve timing, area, and power goals and to deliver tapeout-ready designs.
Experience Level
Senior. Typical candidates have multiple years of relevant physical design experience (commonly 5+ years) working on digital ASIC/SoC implementation flows.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include implementation and delivery of physical design tasks and supporting the design team through closure and signoff.
- Perform floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and ECO implementation to meet timing, area, and power targets.
- Drive timing closure and debug timing violations with STA tools and signoff flows.
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation to improve P&R and signoff efficiency.
- Collaborate with RTL designers, verification, DFT, and CAD teams to resolve implementation issues.
- Prepare design deliverables, documentation, and support tapeout procedures.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience for the role.
- Proven experience in digital physical design and implementation on ASIC/SoC projects.
- Hands-on experience with place-and-route and timing closure using commercial EDA tools.
- Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl or similar) to automate flows and debug flows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with advanced process nodes, low-power techniques, and signoff toolchains.
- Knowledge of DFT, memory compiler integration, or physical verification flows.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
