Senior Physical Design Engineer

Senior Physical Design Engineer - Mannheim

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Physical Design Engineer to work on cutting-edge interface IP and test chip development. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full RTL-to-GDSII flow and the chance to tackle complex challenges in modern CMOS technologies.

What you’ll do:

As a Senior Physical Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead and support the complete physical implementation and verification flow, including floorplanning, synthesis, place & route (PnR), and timing closure for advanced interface IP such as high-speed SerDes and interconnects.
• Collaborate with analog and digital design teams to ensure seamless integration of IP into complex systems.
• Identify and implement optimal solutions when porting IP to new technology nodes or metal stacks.
• Enhance internal design methodology by testing the latest EDA tool capabilities and integrating improvements into the development flow.

What they're looking for:

• Proven experience across the full physical design flow: floorplanning, synthesis, PnR, and timing closure
• Hands-on experience with EDA tools from major vendors
• Strong fundamentals in RTL design (Verilog or SystemVerilog)
• Knowledge of modern CMOS technologies
• Scripting experience, preferably in TCL

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Physical Design Engineer who wants to expand their expertise, contribute to challenging projects, and make a direct impact on the development of high-performance IP and next-generation chiplets.