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 is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual passionate about contributing to 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 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 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 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: Assist in sales activities, including Statement of Work preparation.
9. Time Management: Maintain accurate timekeeping and effectively manage workload.
10. Self-Discipline: Execute design tasks efficiently, adhering to best practices and maintaining high standards 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)

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Degree / Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or 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 Synopsys DC, Cadence RC, Mentor Calibre, Synopsys IC Validator, Formality, Formalpro.
• Proven problem-solving skills independently and in team environments.
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver results on time.
• Broad knowledge across physical design sub-functions.

Attributes:

• Excellent self-organization and adaptability.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and independent worker.
• High attention to detail and quality focus.

Why Sondrel:

At Sondrel, we are passionate about digital design innovation. Join our new Barcelona office to work on cutting-edge ASIC projects. This role offers significant responsibility 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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