Physical Design Engineer II (Full Time) - United States ENG/CHG ETR

Cisco • San Jose, CA

1d • $123,600 - $200,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the full RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow for advanced semiconductor nodes. You will optimize floor planning and timing, analyze and improve backend design flows, and collaborate across teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance networking chips.

Requirements

• Completion, within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, a Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in ASIC physical design and implementation.
• Working knowledge with hierarchical floorplanning, clock and power distribution, global signal and I/O planning along with physical convergence, timing closure, and hierarchical design methodology.
• Understanding power integrity and EMIR analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Scripting using languages such as TCL, Perl, Python, etc.
• Place & Route experience using tools such as Cadence Innovus or Synopsys ICC2.
• Experience formal equivalence check, timing closure, EMIR, physical verification DRC/LVS
• Experience with block level EMIR closure.
• Physical Verification experience including tools such as Synopsys ICV or Mentor Calibre.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive RTL-to-GDSII implementation for advanced nodes (sub-16nm to 2nm).
• Execute floor planning, place and route, clock and power distribution, and timing convergence strategies.
• Perform static timing analysis (STA), setup reviews, and sign-offs for multi-mode/multi-corner designs; develop automated scripts within STA tools.
• Implement timing ECO strategies using tools like Tweaker/PrimeTime.
• Analyze quality and efficiency gaps and recommend tool, flow, and methodology improvements.
• Contribute to best practices and drive methodology alignment across projects.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• paid holidays
• floating holiday
• paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• paid days off for personal wellness
• paid vacation time
• sick time off
• paid time to volunteer
• annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level