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Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineering Technical Lead

Cisco 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America

$214,100 - $309,800 Full-time Senior

The role involves managing RTL-to-GDSII implementation, including synthesis, floorplanning, and timing analysis to optimize performance and die size. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design methodologies and execute sign-off processes for complex silicon projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage RTL‑to‑GDSII implementation, including synthesis, floorplanning, and timing analysis
  • Optimize performance and die size for silicon projects
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance design methodologies
  • Execute sign‑off processes for complex ASIC projects
  • Lead technical reviews and mentor junior designers

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5‑12 years of physical design experience depending on degree level
  • Expertise in full‑chip RTL‑to‑GDSII flows
  • Proficiency with synthesis, floorplanning, and timing analysis
  • Experience with advanced process technologies such as 7nm, 5nm, or 3nm
  • Strong knowledge of ASIC design methodology

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Restricted stock units
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Year-end holiday shutdown
  • Personal wellness days
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick time off
  • Volunteer time off

Key Skills

RTL design GDSII generation Logic synthesis Floorplanning Static timing analysis Physical verification Design for manufacturability ASIC design flow 7nm process technology 5nm process technology 3nm process technology Cadence tools (Innovus, Tempus) Synopsys tools (ICC2, PrimeTime) Mentor Graphics tools Design methodology development Cross‑functional collaboration Technical leadership Problem solving Project management Documentation

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