Staff Physical Design Engineer – PPA/CTS & 7nm Flows (Cork)

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Physical Design Engineer in Cork, Ireland. The role involves collaborating on high-performance product physical implementation, requiring strong expertise in physical design flows and methodologies. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. A variety of benefits are offered including bonuses, health insurance, and educational support.

Benefits

Salary, stock and performance related bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Relocation and immigration support

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised memberships for well-being

Employee run clubs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Physical Design.
• Very strong knowledge of entire PD flow from netlist to GDS.
• Hands-on experience with advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).

Responsibilities

• Working on physical implementation from floorplan to GDS.
• Research innovative methodologies for PPA limits.
• Align on areas of PPA improvement across teams.

Skills

Physical Design Implementation

Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)

Power Analysis

STA and Timing Closure

Automation using Perl and TCL

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Science or Engineering

PhD in Science or Engineering

Tools

Physical Design Tools

Job description

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Physical Design Engineer in Cork, Ireland. The role involves collaborating on high-performance product physical implementation, requiring strong expertise in physical design flows and methodologies. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. A variety of benefits are offered including bonuses, health insurance, and educational support.