Physical Design Engineer

Palo Alto, CA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Contract W2
18 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Physical Design Flow
  • Floorplanning
  • Power Planning
  • CTS (Clock Tree Synthesis)
  • TSMC 2NP/3NP
  • STA (Primetime)
  • SI / Crosstalk
  • RTL
  • CAD

Summary

JD for PD:

  • Exposure to TSMC 2NP/3NP is must
  • Perform endtoend physical design flow:
    • Floorplanning
    • Power planning (PG grid, IR)
    • Placement & optimization
    • CTS (Clock Tree Synthesis)
    • Routing
    • Postroute optimization
  • Achieve timing closure across all modes and corners
  • Resolve DRC, LVS, ERC and signoff violations
  • Handle lowpower design techniques:
    • MultiVt, Multivoltage (UPF)
    • Power gating, clock gating
  • Perform physical verification and signoff:
    • STA (Primetime)
    • SI / Crosstalk
    • IR drop & EM analysis
  • Work on advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm or below)
  • Collaborate with:
    • RTL & Microarchitecture teams
    • DFT & Test engineers
    • Foundry and CAD teams
  • Debug complex timing, congestion, power, and variability issues

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  • Dice Id: 91172362
  • Position Id: 9112767
  • Posted 1 hour 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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