Senior Physical Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Role Summary

Work on high-speed mixed-signal communication ICs, focusing on digital design that interfaces with advanced analog circuitry. The role covers RTL implementation through timing closure, verification, and chip-level debugging as part of a cross-functional analog/digital design team.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting specifies a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Contribute to physical and behavioral aspects of high-speed communication chips and support related verification and product documentation.

• Implement RTL, run simulations and synthesis, and support timing closure.
• Perform verification, evaluation, and debug at circuit and behavioral levels.
• Collaborate with analog and digital engineers to integrate designs into system-level chips.
• Prepare test methods, specifications, data sheets and demo-board support materials.
• Plan and organize independent tasks; follow general guidance on routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments.
• Participate in work groups, present results, and provide technical input to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience, plus preferred qualifications.

• Must-have: 2+ years of relevant experience; thorough understanding of digital logic design.
• Must-have: Familiarity with Verilog and simulators.
• Must-have: Understanding of analog functionality and exposure to analog IC design methods.
• Must-have: Systematic problem-solving ability.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SystemVerilog.
• Nice-to-have: Strong analytical, communication, team collaboration and time-management skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience working in fast-paced projects and influencing cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (posting lists "Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree"). The posting does not specify particular fields of study.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.