Physical ASIC Design Implementation Engineer

Physical ASIC Design Implementation Engineer

We are looking for a Physical ASIC Design Implementation Engineer to support full back‑end (Place & Route) projects, covering the complete flow from netlist-in to GDSII-out. You will work on both top-level chips and block-level designs, across technology nodes ranging from N2 to 180nm, with a strong focus on the Cadence Innovus Place & Route flow.

This is a hands-on technical role that combines deep physical design expertise with direct customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full physical implementation flows (P&R) from netlist to GDSII for top-level and block-level designs
• Own and apply an in-depth understanding of the complete Cadence Innovus Place & Route flow
• Take the lead in top-level partitioning and split the top-level SDC into timing budgets and constraints for sub-blocks
• Work closely with the Physical Design implementation team throughout the entire chip design cycle
• Drive sign-off and tape-out readiness
• Act as the technical interface to customers, discussing specifications and future project requirements
• Maintain direct contact with customers to support ongoing and upcoming projects

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in setting up physical design flows for specific library sets and foundry nodes
• Experience with low-power design methodologies (UPF) and debugging SDC files
• Strong knowledge of:
• Floorplanning and power grid design (top-level and block-level)
• Placement, Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), and routing
• Setup and hold timing closure
• Sign-off expertise including:
• Parasitic extraction (SPEF / Quantus)
• Timing analysis (Tempus)
• Power analysis (Voltus)
• Physical verification:
• DRC, ERC, LVS, antenna checks
• Logic equivalence checking (LEC)

What We Offer

• An exciting assignment within an advanced technology environment
• The opportunity to be part of a community that pushes the limits of what is possible
• A role contributing directly to technologies that will shape the society of tomorrow

Interested?

anne@bimona.be