Principal Physical Design Engineer

IC Resources; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company specializing in neuromorphic technology is looking for a Principal Physical Design Engineer to lead their physical design team. This exciting role involves implementing cutting-edge AI technology and offers the chance to work on groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence and signal processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical design, proven experience with successful tapeouts, and excellent leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and collaboration in a dynamic environment, with the flexibility of remote work for UK-based engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with at least 6 successful tapeouts.
• Experience working across the full RTL-GDS flow.

Responsibilities

• Implementing full P&R flow of hierarchical level blocks and top level.
• Conducting place and route operations and performing clock tree synthesis.

Skills

Physical Design Flow

P&R Flow

Clock Tree Synthesis

Static Timing Analysis

TCL Scripting

Leadership Skills

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Job description

Principal Physical Design Engineer - Bristol

A pioneering company specializing in neuromorphic technology for on-device edge AI products is seeking a talented Physical Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work at the forefront of innovative technology. In this role, you will be in a lead position working on cutting-edge AI technology.

As a Physical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the physical design flow and lead the physical design team. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence and signal processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing full P&R flow of hierarchical level blocks and top level from netlist to GDSII.
• Conducting place and route operations.
• Performing clock tree synthesis.
• Carrying out static timing analysis (STA) and sign-off procedures.
• Executing physical verification, including DRC, LVS, and ANT.

Requirements

• BSc in electrical engineering or higher.
• Proven experience with at least 6 successful tapeouts.
• Experience working across the full RTL-GDS flow.
• Experience with EDA standard tools (Cadence preferred).
• Proficiency in writing TCL scripts.
• Excellent social, verbal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site, or remote environment.
• UK working rights.

Although based in Bristol, this role can consider remote work for engineers already based in the UK.

For more information on this role or others, please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources.