Senior Physical Design Engineer

2 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom European Tech Recruit Full time
About the Company:

We are a leading innovator in high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions. Our company is headquartered in Northampton, UK and offers a dynamic and innovative work environment. We are seeking a highly experienced Physical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge technology.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer in STA / timing to join our team in Northampton, UK. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for developing and validating timing constraints, conducting sign-off Static Timing Analysis (STA), and supporting timing closure at both block and full-chip levels.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of RTL-to-GDS flow, including synthesis, place & route (P&R), logic equivalence checking (LEC), and STA.
  • Self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
  • Proficient in scripting languages (shell, TCL, Python, make) and experienced in data management (revision control systems).
  • Experienced in gathering and defining SDC constraints, especially for top-level design, including DFT. Requires excellent teamwork, perseverance, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members to gather information.
  • Skilled in developing reusable workflows and processes across projects.
  • 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with at least 5 years in a technical digital physical design role (preferred).

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum



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