Senior Silicon Physical Design Engineer

SPD Technology

. Use problem-solving and simulation techniques to ensure performance, power, and area (PPA) are within defined requirements .

Posted 10/16/2026contractRemote • Netherlands, Mexico, Israel, United Kingdom, PortugalSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in chip design and validation, focusing on performance, power, and area optimization. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and improve Electronic Design Automation methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chip DesignSystem On A Chip (SoC)Electronic Design Automation (EDA)Design For Testing (DFT)Scripting Languages

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Hard Skills

Chip-Subsystem DesignPower OptimizationPerformance EvaluationLogic Circuit SolutionsSimulation TechniquesClock/Voltage Domain CrossingLow Power DesignsHigh-Frequency DesignsSynthesisPlace And Route

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree In Electrical EngineeringPhD In Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Micro-ArchitectureConvergence EffortsCross-Functional TeamsDesign ValidationPerformance Shortfalls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use problem-solving and simulation techniques to ensure performance, power, and area (PPA) are within defined requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug failures or performance shortfalls and meet program goals in lab or simulation
Design chips, chip-subsystems, or partitions within subsystems from synthesis through place and route
Sign off convergence and ensure designs meet architecture goals for power, performance, and area
Develop, validate, and improve Electronic Design Automation (EDA) methodology for specialized sign-off or implementation domains
Enable cross-functional teams to build correct-by-construction blocks and ease convergence efforts
Collaborate with functional design, Design for Testing (DFT), architecture, and packaging engineers
Solve technical problems using innovative micro-architecture and practical logic circuit solutions
Evaluate design options with optimized performance, power, and area in mind

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5 years of experience with System on a Chip (SoC) cycles
Experience with advanced design, including clock/voltage domain crossing, DFT, and low power designs
Experience in high-performance, high-frequency, and low-power designs
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture (bonus)
Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work around the globe or hybrid work model from office hubs
Flexible working schedule
Stable workload and stable income
Performance review and career path
Mentorship program
Personal development plan
Individual learning through the corporate library
Public speaking support
Company-wide tech and cultural events
Meaningful CSR initiatives
Supportive work environment with collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect