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 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 experienced team members to resolve design issues using physical design tools and techniques.
6. Tool Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in tools such as Synthesis, PnR, Formal Verification, Custom Layout, Analog Simulation, or Chip Finishing.
7. Documentation and White Papers: Contribute to technical white papers and presentations.
8. Sales Support: Assist in sales activities, including Statement of Work preparation.
9. Time Management: Maintain accurate records and manage workload effectively.
10. Self-Discipline: Execute tasks efficiently, adhering to best practices and quality standards.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Engineering Manager / Principal Engineer
• Collaborates with: Engineers, Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Project Managers, Sales, Finance, HR
• Supervises: Physical Design Team (2-3 engineers)

Qualifications:

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

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with tapeout on multiple technologies (e.g., 5nm, 7nm, 12nm, 28nm).
• Knowledge of physical verification checks (DRC, LVS, ANTENNA, ERC).
• Understanding of synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and STA.
• Proficiency with physical design tools such as Synopsys DC, Cadence RC, Mentor Calibre, Synopsys IC Validator, Formality, Formalpro.
• Problem-solving skills, both independently and in teams.
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Project management skills and ability to deliver results on schedule.
• Broad knowledge across physical design sub-functions.

Attributes:

• Excellent self-organization and adaptability.
• Leadership skills for managing small teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and independent work ethic.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Why Sondrel:

At Sondrel, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital design. Joining our new Barcelona office offers the chance to be part of an innovative, collaborative team working on cutting-edge ASIC designs. This role provides significant responsibility and influence over key projects.

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