Senior Physical Design Engineer

Senior Physical Design Engineer Overview

Our client, a rapidly expanding player in the semiconductor industry, is seeking a Senior Physical Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol, England. This company specializes in developing advanced computing platforms that support artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and data-intensive applications. With strong financial backing and a growing engineering presence in both Cambridge and Bristol, they are looking to strengthen their physical design group by adding talented professionals.

As a Senior Physical Design Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for transforming complex RTL designs into high-quality silicon chips. This role involves hands-on work across the entire digital backend flow, ensuring that designs meet performance, power, and area targets at advanced technology nodes such as 7nm or below. You will also have the chance to influence design methodologies, improve workflows, and contribute to innovative solutions for next-generation products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple stages of the physical design process, including floorplanning, placement, routing, and final sign-off to ensure design integrity.
• Optimize designs for power efficiency, high performance, and minimal silicon area while adhering to strict project timelines.
• Contribute to the development of new design flows and automation tools aimed at increasing team productivity.
• Collaborate closely with teams involved in RTL design, verification, packaging, and product engineering to ensure seamless integration and high-quality outputs.
• Own and resolve complex technical challenges, proposing innovative and reliable solutions to meet project goals.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Have substantial practical experience in digital backend and physical design, ideally involving advanced nodes such as 7nm or smaller.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of timing closure, clock tree synthesis, physical verification, and sign-off procedures.
• Be proficient in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Tcl.
• Experience working through the full digital backend flow with a focus on silicon quality and performance.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive base salary along with additional benefits.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact projects within a growing semiconductor company.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages technical excellence and innovation.
• Potential for professional growth and career advancement as the company expands its engineering teams.

Work Arrangement

This position is based onsite in Bristol, England, with no mention of remote or hybrid working options.

Visa Sponsorship and Work Authorization

The job listing does not specify any information regarding visa sponsorship or work authorization support.

For further details or to apply, interested candidates can contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources via phone or email, or visit their website for more information.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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