Sr Physical Design Engineer

Ericsson • Austin, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an on-site, hybrid position and not open to remote work. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a physical design flow from the ground up, defining tools, methods, and processes. The engineer will drive design execution at both IP and SOC levels, partnering with design, CAD, and cross-disciplinary teams. A key aspect of this role involves contributing to team building through recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring. The position requires hands-on work with advanced process node technology, pushing methodology with each tape-out, and owning problem resolution and execution. The work is critical to Ericsson's Radio and Baseband products, which are the backbone of 5G networks globally, involving complex, power-sensitive, and high-performance ASICs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of physical design experience in SOC, IP, or ASIC environments
• BS in EE or CE (minimum)
• Deep expertise in one or more of: PPA optimization, RTL checks & synthesis, floorplanning & routing, power & timing closure, or signoff
• Solid working knowledge of back-end disciplines — EMIR, DFM, DFT, power grid analysis
• A genuine team orientation — you mentor, you collaborate, you elevate the people around you
• Proven ability to drive execution and close hard problems under real program pressure.
• SystemVerilog knowledge
• Semi-custom design experience
• Strong scripting skills

Responsibilities

• Define the physical design flow — tools, methods, and processes — from the ground up
• Drive design execution at both the IP and SOC level, with flexibility to shift focus as program needs evolve
• Partner with design, CAD, and cross-disciplinary teams to bring complex ASIC physical designs to life
• Help build the team itself — recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring the engineers who come after you
• Work hands-on with advanced process node technology and push methodology further on every tape-out
• Own problem resolution and execution — not just participation

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plan options
• Dental plan option
• Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
• 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
• Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay (full match of 4% when contributing at least 5%)
• Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Company credits for short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
• 15 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• 11 annual holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time
• 80 hours of sick time annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Matching gifts
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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