Staff Engineer, Physical Design

Analog Devices; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking an enthusiastic physical design engineer for its Consumer Product development team, with 10+ years in digital implementation. The role covers floorplanning, placement, routing, and timing closure for mixed-signal subsystems integrated into next-generation consumer devices.

Based in Cork or Valencia, you will own digital subsystems, work with RTL teams, and ensure tape-out readiness while maintaining strong teamwork across global sites.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in EE/ECE with 10+ years of experience in digital implementation.
• Strong knowledge in Floor planning, place and route, CTS, STA, ECO methodology, Power analysis and Physical design verification.
• Broad experience in synthesis and timing constraints.

Responsibilities

• Floorplan development, power/ground distribution, and clock distribution.
• Logic synthesis, cell placement, and interconnect routing.
• Equivalence-checking, timing closure, and physical verification (LVS, DRC).
• Strong collaboration with RTL designers to solve challenging problems.
• Own and deliver digital subsystems of significant size/complexity.
• Develop schedule and monitor progress.
• Effective teamwork involving engineers working in geographically disparate locations.

Skills

Digital implementation

Floor planning

Place and route

CTS

STA

ECO methodology

Power analysis

PD verification

Synthesis

Timing constraints

40nm design

Tcl scripting

SKILL scripting

Perl scripting

Cadence tools

Version control

CPF/UPF

Cadence Virtuoso

GDS2 tape-out

Technical ownership

Team collaboration

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in EE/ECE

Tools

Cadence tools

Perforce

Methodics

Cadence Virtuoso

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

The Group:

The charter of ADI’s CSS team is to lead the market in a number of technology domains with highly differentiated sensing and signal processing solutions. Today these technology areas include Capacitive Sensing, Optical Image Stabilization and Optical sensing which drive growth in our portable Consumer business. With a goal to deliver sustainable growth the CSS group will present the successful candidate with a great opportunity for continuous career development as part of a highly motivated and supportive team.

The Position:

Analog Devices is looking for enthusiastic physical design engineer for its Consumer Product development team. The team is responsible for developing mixed signal subsystem for next generation consumer products. The chips include digital signal processing data paths and embedded microprocessor systems combined with high precision analog subsystems. This is an excellent opportunity to employ state-of-the-art design physical design methodologies, get exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines and career growth. The job is available at our offices in Valencia or Cork.

Requirements

• B.Tech/M.Tech. in EE/ECE with 10+ years of experience in digital implementation.
• Strong knowledge in Floor planning, place and route, CTS, STA, ECO methodology, Power analysis and Physical design verification.
• Broad experience in synthesis and timing constraints.
• Experience with 40nm digital implementation is essential.
• Scripting skill and experience using languages such as Tcl, SKILL and Perl.
• Knowledge of the state of the art implementation tools. Cadence tool experience preferred.
• Experience working with Perforce/Methodics for versioning.
• Knowledge of CPF/UPF methodology is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Cadence virtuoso tool is an advantage.
• Knowledge of foundry rules and ability to produce tape out ready GDS2 database is a plus.
• Technical ownership and hands on expertise needed. Should be able to step in and take responsibility of implementation tasks when needed.
• Strong inter-personal, teamwork and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Floorplan development, power/ground distribution, and clock distribution.
• Logic synthesis, cell placement, and interconnect routing.
• Equivalence-checking, timing closure, and physical verification (LVS, DRC).
• Strong collaboration with RTL designers to solve challenging problems.
• Own and deliver digital subsystems of significant size/complexity.
• Develop schedule and monitor progress.
• Effective teamwork involving engineers working in geographically disparate locations.

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