Physical Design Engineer II - Next-Gen IC Innovation

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a skilled Physical Design Engineer to join our team in Toronto. You will participate in or lead next‑generation physical design, methodology, and flow development across advanced technology nodes.

The role involves floor planning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, and signoffs, collaborating with RTL and analog teams to ensure successful tapeouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above in EE/CS/IT with 3+ years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the design rule for the process of N7/N5 and below.
• Experience with DRC/LVS/ANT etc. in physical design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in next‑generation physical design, methodology, and flow development.
• Perform physical design implementation: floorplanning, clock tree synthesis, timing closure.
• Collaborate with RTL and Analog teams to ensure successful tapeouts.

Skills

Static timing analysis

Physical design

Floor planning

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/IT

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

Cadence is seeking a skilled Physical Design Engineer to join our team in Toronto. You will participate in or lead next‑generation physical design, methodology, and flow development across advanced technology nodes.

The role involves floor planning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, and signoffs, collaborating with RTL and analog teams to ensure successful tapeouts.