Physical Design Engineer

Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to cutting-edge ASIC and IP / SoC development? We are looking for an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join our new office in Barcelona. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team on high-impact projects, pushing the boundaries of digital design in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Sondrel is seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join our growing team in Barcelona. As part of a dynamic physical implementation design team, you will be responsible for block development and potentially full chip responsibility, taking designs from RTL to GDS.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual passionate about developing high-quality, innovative designs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Independent Work: Contribute to physical design projects with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality results.
2. Problem Solving: Address and resolve moderate complexity design challenges, applying sound judgment and conducting quantitative analysis.
3. Physical Design Ownership: Manage various aspects of the physical design flow, from RTL to GDS, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
4. Multi-Project Management: Handle multiple assignments from different teams or clients, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with senior team members to resolve design issues, utilizing expertise in physical design tools and techniques.
6. Tool Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise in tools such as Synthesis, PnR, Formal verification, Custom layout, Analog simulation, or Chip finishing.
7. Technical Contributions: Contribute to white papers, presentations, and sales support activities like SOW preparation.
8. Time and Self-Discipline: Manage workload effectively, adhering to best practices and maintaining high standards.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Engineering Manager / Principal Engineer
• Collaborates with: Engineers, Senior Engineers, Project Managers, Sales, Finance, HR teams
• Supervises: 2-3 engineers in the Physical Design team

Qualifications:

• Degree/Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in physical design and implementation

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with tapeout across multiple technologies (e.g., 5nm, 7nm, 12nm, 28nm)
• Knowledge of physical verification checks (DRC, LVS, Antenna, ERC)
• Understanding of synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, STA
• Proficiency with tools like Synopsys DC, Cadence RC, Mentor Calibre, Synopsys IC Validator, Formality, Formalpro
• Strong scripting skills (Tcl, Perl, Python)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing projects effectively

Attributes:

• Organized, adaptable, and able to handle changing priorities
• Leadership skills to guide small teams
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Why Join Sondrel:

Join us in our new Barcelona office to work on innovative ASIC designs within a collaborative environment. We offer significant responsibilities and the chance to influence key projects. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, we want to hear from you!