Physical Design Engineer

Sondrel Ltd; Córdoba; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is looking for a talented Physical Design Engineer to join their new Barcelona office. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge ASIC designs and lead a small team in a collaborative environment. With responsibilities ranging from RTL to GDS, you'll tackle complex design challenges and contribute to high-impact projects. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of digital design.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in physical design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of synthesis, floorplanning, and routing concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to physical design projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple assignments while ensuring quality standards.

Conocimientos

Physical Design

Synthesis Tools

Physical Verification

Project Management

Scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python)

Problem Solving

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD in Computer Science

Herramientas

Synopsys DC

Cadence RC

Mentor Calibre

Synopsys IC Validator

Descripción del empleo

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 Design Engineer to join our brand-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 is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about contributing to the development of high-quality, cutting-edge 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 to interpret results and conduct quantitative analysis.
3. Physical Design Ownership : Take responsibility for 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 customers or teams, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
5. Collaboration : Work closely with more experienced team members to resolve design issues, applying expertise in physical design tools and techniques.
6. Tool Expertise : Demonstrate proficiency in one or more tools such as Synthesis, PnR, Formal verification, Custom layout techniques, Analog simulation, or Chip finishing.
7. Documentation and White Papers : Contribute to the development of technical white papers and presentations.
8. Sales Support : Contribute to sales activities, including Statement of Work preparation.
9. Time Management : Maintain accurate timekeeping and manage your workload effectively.
10. Self-Discipline : Execute design tasks efficiently, adhering to best practices and maintaining a high standard of work.

Key Relationships :

• Reports to: Engineering Manager / Principal Engineer
• Collaborates with: Engineers, Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Project Managers, Sales, Finance, and HR teams
• Supervises: Physical Design Team (2-3 engineers)
• External: Customers (minimal technical communication), Suppliers (EDA Tool Vendors, Foundries, Assembly Houses)

What We're Looking For :

Qualifications :

• Degree / Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in physical design and implementation.

Skills & Experience :

• Good tapeout experience on multiple technologies (e.g., 5nm, 7nm, 12nm, 28nm).
• Experience with physical verification checks (e.g., DRC, LVS, ANTENNA, ERC).
• Solid understanding of synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and STA concepts.
• Experience with physical design tools such as: Synthesis tools (Synopsys DC, Cadence RC), Formal verification tools (Formality, Formalpro), Physical verification tools (Mentor Calibre, Synopsys IC Validator).
• Proven ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver results on time.
• Broad knowledge across multiple sub-functions within physical design.

Attributes :

• Excellent self-organisation and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and guide a small team.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and independent worker.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Why Sondrel :

At Sondrel, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital design. Join our new Barcelona office to work on innovative ASIC designs with significant responsibilities and influence on key projects.

If you're a skilled Physical Design Engineer with a passion for technology and leadership, we'd love to hear from you!

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