Senior Physical Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Role Summary

As a Senior Physical Design Engineer at Analog Devices, you will be responsible for delivering complex ASIC and SoC designs across multiple technology nodes. You will lead activities related to floorplanning, place-and-route (PNR), timing closure, and physical verification, ensuring high-quality tapeouts while collaborating across teams.

Experience Level

Senior level, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in advanced ASIC/SoC physical design.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing end-to-end physical implementation for major IP blocks and full-chip designs.
• Developing and optimizing floorplans using advanced nodes.
• Executing place-and-route, clock tree synthesis, and ensuring timing closure.
• Performing detailed static timing analysis and driving sign-off across PVT corners.
• Identifying and resolving physical verification issues in partnership with process and CAD teams.
• Automating design flows to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and project milestones.
• Mentoring junior engineers and documenting methodologies for best practices.
• Demonstrating agility and leadership in adapting to changing business needs.

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced ASIC/SoC physical design, especially at 16nm and below.
• Strong proficiency in floorplanning, PNR, STA, and physical verification using industry EDA tools.
• Experience in automating design flows using Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Deep understanding of fabrication process limitations and sign-off methodologies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field is required.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.