Physical Design Engineer

Sondrel Ltd; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is looking for a skilled Physical Design Engineer to join their new office in Barcelona. This exciting position involves contributing to high-impact ASIC and IP/SoC development, where you'll work on cutting-edge designs in a collaborative environment. You will take ownership of various aspects of the physical design flow, from RTL to GDS, while managing multiple projects and collaborating with a talented team. If you are self-motivated and detail-oriented, this role offers significant responsibility and the chance to influence key projects in digital design.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in physical design and implementation.
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Good tapeout experience on multiple technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to physical design projects with minimal supervision.
• Handle multiple assignments from different customers or teams.
• Take responsibility for various aspects of the physical design flow.

Conocimientos

Physical Design

Problem Solving

Project Management

Scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python)

Tapeout Experience

Physical Verification

Collaboration

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD in related field

Herramientas

Synopsys DC

Cadence RC

Formality

Formalpro

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)

Customers : Minimal technical engineer-to-engineer communication

Suppliers : EDA Tool Vendors, Foundries, and 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 :

1. Good tapeout experience on multiple technologies (e.g., 5nm, 7nm, 12nm, 28nm).
2. Experience with physical verification checks (e.g., DRC, LVS, ANTENNA, ERC).
3. Solid understanding of synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and STA concepts.
4. 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

Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team.

Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python.

Strong capability in managing projects and delivering results on time.

Broad knowledge across multiple sub-functions within physical design.

Proven ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.

Attributes :

1. Excellent self-organisation and adaptability to changing priorities.
2. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and guide a small team.
3. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
5. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
6. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Why Sondrel :

At Sondrel, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital design. As part of our new office in Barcelona, you’ll be joining an innovative and collaborative team, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge ASIC designs. This role offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence the direction of key projects.

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