Physical Design Engineer (ASIC / AI / CPU)

Physical Design Engineer (ASIC / AI / CPU)ResponsibilitiesLead physical design implementation for advanced-node digital ASIC, AI accelerator, and CPU chips.Perform full-chip and block-level physical design activities from gate-level netlist to GDSII tape-out, including floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and physical verification.Drive PPAC (Power, Performance, Area, and Cost) optimization across advanced semiconductor process technologies.Conduct layout design and optimization for both digital and mixed-signal/analog circuits.Execute signoff activities including Physical Verification (DRC/LVS), IR Drop, EM analysis, Static Timing Analysis (STA), and SPICE validation.Collaborate closely with front-end design, architecture, verification, package, and process teams to achieve design closure and product targets.Support advanced packaging initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies in heterogeneous integration, chiplet architectures, and next-generation packaging solutions.Troubleshoot and resolve complex physical design challenges to ensure successful tape-out and silicon bring-up.RequirementsBachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Strong understanding of IC development flow, from architecture and RTL design through physical implementation and tape-out.Hands-on experience with physical design implementation, including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, timing closure, and physical signoff.Knowledge of Physical Verification (PV), IR/EM analysis, STA, and SPICE simulation methodologies.Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2/Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, StarRC, Calibre, or equivalent.Understanding of PPAC trade-offs and optimization techniques.Exposure to analog layout, custom design, or advanced packaging technologies is a plus.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative semiconductor development environment.Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.www.dadaconsultants.comEA Registration Number: R1878287Business Registration Number: 201735941W.