Physical Design Engineer

Remote • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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18 Months
Remote
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • ASIC
  • SoC
  • Physical Design
  • Static Timing Analysis
  • RTL
  • DFT

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer to drive block-level implementation and optimization activities for advanced ASIC/SoC designs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in physical design flow, timing, power, area optimization, and tape-out support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute block-level physical design implementation from floorplan to tape-out.
  • Develop and optimize floorplans, macro placement, and power-aware design methodologies.
  • Perform placement optimization to achieve timing, power, area, and congestion targets.
  • Drive Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), routing, and ECO implementation activities.
  • Support timing analysis, timing closure, and signoff readiness.
  • Optimize design utilization, congestion, and routability across implementation stages.
  • Perform DFM-related fixes and support signoff closure requirements.
  • Collaborate with STA, DFT, and RTL teams to resolve implementation issues.
  • Support tape-out activities and ensure design quality requirements are met.
  • Develop automation scripts using TCL, Perl, and Python to improve design productivity.

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of ASIC physical design and implementation flow.
  • Hands-on experience with Synopsys Fusion Compiler.
  • Experience in floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and ECO implementation.
  • Knowledge of timing analysis fundamentals and timing closure methodologies.
  • Understanding of congestion management, utilization optimization, and routing concepts.
  • Familiarity with LEF/DEF, Liberty, Verilog, and standard physical design file formats.
  • Basic understanding of IR Drop, EM analysis, and Physical Verification flows.
  • Strong scripting skills in TCL, Perl, and/or Python.
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with advanced technology nodes and full-chip implementation.
  • Exposure to signoff tools, DFM methodologies, and successful tape-out cycles
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  • Dice Id: 91172362
  • Position Id: 9094764
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About Metalight Solutions Inc

Metalight Solutions is a modern talent solutions partner helping organizations across the US and Canada build high-performing teams through intelligent, scalable hiring solutions. We specialize in delivering top-tier talent across IT, Non-IT and Engineering domains, supporting businesses in fast-moving and competitive markets.

By combining high-level sourcing strategies, deep market intelligence, and human expertise, we identify candidates who are not only qualified, but aligned with business goals, culture, and long-term success. From Contract, C2C, Contract-to-Hire, to Permanent Hiring, we provide agile workforce solutions designed for today’s evolving business needs.

Our approach is built on speed, precision, and quality execution. With strong talent networks, data-driven recruitment strategies, and a delivery-focused mindset, we help clients close critical roles faster while maintaining hiring excellence.

We partner with startups, staffing firms, SMBs, and enterprise organizations, adapting seamlessly to diverse hiring models while ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and accountability at every stage.

At Metalight Solutions, we go beyond staffing, we enable growth by connecting businesses with the right talent, powered by technology and driven by results.

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