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Principal Physical Design Engineer / Physical Design – ACE US

NXP Semiconductors · Austin (Oakhill, Office) · On-site

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Designer for SoC Implementation / Physical Design for advanced semiconductor products. This role will own end-to-end physical design execution across complex designs, driving delivery from RTL to silicon for cutting-edge technology nodes.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in ASIC / SoC physical design
  • Strong knowledge of industry EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence flows)
  • Strong communication skills
More about this role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Designer for SoC Implementation / Physical Design for advanced semiconductor products. This role will own end-to-end physical design execution across complex designs, driving delivery from RTL to silicon for cutting-edge technology nodes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep technical expertise to implement a given design on silicon with optimized quality and meeting PPA targets.

  • Lead Physical design execution including floorplanning, synthesis, place & route, CTS, routing, STA, PDN, PDV and signoff.
  • Drive timing, power, IR/EM, and physical verification closure to achieve tapeout readiness.
  • Deliver optimized PPA (Power, Performance, Area) across complex designs.
  • Aligns with internal expectations of implementing designs on silicon with optimal quality, PPA, and cost efficiency
  • Participate in mentoring and career development.
  • Role-Model execution discipline, review mechanisms, and performance tracking.
  • Interface with senior leadership for status reporting, escalation, and decision-making.
  • Define and deploy next-generation physical design methodologies.
  • Drive automation, flow optimization, and tool innovation.
  • Lead adoption...

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