CPU Physical Design Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking an experienced ASIC Engineer to contribute to high-performance, low-power IP for next‑generation products. You will drive architecture, design, verification and implementation while coordinating with cross‑functional teams across hardware, software and product groups.

The role involves guiding the full ASIC lifecycle, from concept through validation, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence architecture choices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with multiple years in ASIC development.
• Advanced degrees preferred for higher responsibility roles.
• Experience across ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of digital and/or analog IP to meet performance, power, and quality requirements.
• Define architectures, circuit specs, and simulations aligned with system-level needs.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and product teams on implementation strategies.
• Oversee full ASIC development flow including high-level design, synthesis, layout, timing, and verification.
• Utilize RTL-to-GDS and Virtuoso for block/SoC or IC package design.
• Produce and review technical documentation and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

ASIC design

Architecture & design tooling

Scripting languages

Verification methodologies

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

RTL-to-GDS

Virtuoso

Job description

An established technology innovator is looking for an experienced ASIC Engineer to contribute to the development of high-performance, low-power IP (block/SoC) for next-generation products.

The position covers the full ASIC development lifecycle, from architecture and design through to verification and implementation, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of digital and/or analog IP, ensuring performance, quality, and power requirements are met.
• Define architectures, circuit specifications, and simulations in line with system-level requirements.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and product teams to establish and align implementation strategies.
• Oversee the complete ASIC development flow, including high-level design, synthesis, layout, timing, and verification.
• Utilise industry-standard tools, such as RTL-to-GDS and Virtuoso, for advanced block/SoC or IC package design.
• Produce and review detailed technical documentation, while providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with 6+ years of ASIC experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience in ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 9+ years of experience in ASIC development.
• 3+ years of experience working with architecture and design tools, scripting languages, and verification methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience engaging with senior leadership.

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