Principal Physical Design Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking a Principal Physical Design Engineer in Ireland to lead end-to-end physical implementation and signoff of complex SoCs. You will work with Design, DFT, Verification, CAD and signoff teams to ensure high-quality silicon on advanced nodes.

The role requires hands-on RTL-to-GDSII expertise, strong timing closure skills, and leadership of a geographically distributed PD team. Expect close collaboration across locations and robust project milestones.

Qualifications

• B.Tech./M.Tech. or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of physical design experience with tape-outs on advanced nodes.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard physical design and signoff tools.

Responsibilities

• Own RTL-to-GDSII implementation from floorplanning to STA closure.
• Review results against SDC timing constraints and provide feedback.
• Drive Cadence and Synopsys physical design flows for implementation and signoff.
• Lead multi-mode multi-corner STA, DRC/LVS, and power analysis signoff.
• Provide leadership for a geographically distributed Physical Design team.
• Communicate trade-offs, status, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

RTL to GDSII

Timing closure

Leadership

Education

B.Tech., M.Tech. in Electrical/Elect Electronics Eng

Tools

Cadence PD tools

Synopsys PD tools

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

Principal Physical Design Engineer

The Principal Physical Design Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for end-to-end physical implementation and signoff of complex SoCs across advanced technology nodes. The role combines hands-on RTL-to-GDSII expertise, design convergence, and team leadership to deliver high-quality silicon in partnership with Design, DFT, Verification, CAD, and signoff teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own RTL-to-GDSII implementation, including floorplanning, CTS, routing, equivalence checking, ECO implementation, and STA closure.
• Apply a strong working knowledge of SDC timing constraints and timing closure to review implementation results and provide informed feedback to the Physical Design and Design teams.
• Apply hands-on experience with Cadence and or Synopsys based physical design flows to drive implementation, optimisation, flow debugging, and signoff activities.
• Drive setup and hold timing closure, IR/EM analysis, congestion resolution, and physical verification to achieve PPA and quality targets.
• Lead signoff activities, including multi-mode multi-corner STA, DRC/LVS physical verification, and power analysis.
• Provide leadership for a geographically distributed Physical Design team, overseeing planning, execution, and issue resolution while collaborating across locations with design teams and project leads to manage priorities, mitigate risks, and meet key project milestones.
• Drive project risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating technical risks and dependencies, providing critical input from a physical design perspective, and clearly communicating trade-offs, status, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• B.Tech., M.Tech., or higher qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• 10+ years of physical design experience, with successful tape-outs on advanced technology nodes.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard physical design and signoff tools.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days