Physical Design Engineer: RTL-to-GDS Backend (Antwerp)

IC Resources; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Physical Design Engineer in Antwerp, Belgium to drive the RTL-to-GDS backend flow and optimize digital designs for advanced imaging tech. The role covers implementation, optimization and backend methodology development in close collaboration with analog and digital teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the complete digital backend flow, Cadence and other EDA tools, and scripting in Tcl/Python. A strong microelectronics background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in microelectronics or related field.
• Experience with the complete digital backend flow from RTL to GDS.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Tcl, Python).
• Experience with Cadence tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete digital backend flow from RTL to GDS, including synthesis, floorplanning and CTS.
• Provide innovative solutions to reach product targets and optimize performance, power and area.
• Develop, maintain and enhance backend methodologies, flows and automation scripts.
• Collaborate with analog team and digital design and verification engineers to resolve implementation challenges.
• Participate in design/architecture reviews and risk assessments from a physical implementation perspective.

Skills

Digital backend flow

EDA tools

Scripting Tcl/Python

Cadence tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in microelectronics

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

IC Resources is seeking a Physical Design Engineer in Antwerp, Belgium to drive the RTL-to-GDS backend flow and optimize digital designs for advanced imaging tech. The role covers implementation, optimization and backend methodology development in close collaboration with analog and digital teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the complete digital backend flow, Cadence and other EDA tools, and scripting in Tcl/Python. A strong microelectronics background is essential.