[2027 Campus Hire] IC Physical Design Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaTek is seeking an IC Physical Design Engineer for campus hiring in Singapore. You will participate in the physical design flow for advanced process technologies from RTL to GDS, acting as a block owner for multi-million instance designs and coordinating 5–10 blocks.

You will also contribute to floorplanning and partitioning for large hierarchical chips, guiding tape-out readiness. The role requires basic knowledge of IC design, UNIX/Linux, and programming in C/C++, Python, TCL, or Perl,

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electronic design or IC design; internship preferred.
• Basic knowledge of UNIX/LINUX; at least one language from C/C++, Python, TCL, Perl.
• Good communication and teamwork spirit; eagerness to learn and take on challenges.

Responsibilities

• IC physical design of 12nm/6nm/4nm and below processes from RTL to GDS.
• Block owner for 2–3 million instances; work on Synthesis/APR/Signoff.
• Lead block coordination for 5–10 blocks; resolve critical issues and provide solutions.
• TOP role for complex hierarchical chips (20M+ instances, 500+ macros); perform floorplanning and partitioning; oversee full chip tape-out.

Skills

Electronic Design

UNIX/Linux

Programming languages

Communication

Job description

[2027 Campus Hire] IC Physical Design Engineer

Category

Chip Design

Location

Singapore

Experience

No Work Expe.

Job Description

[What you will do]- IC physical design of 12nm/6nm/4nm and below world leading advanced process chip, from RTL to GDS- Block owner, take block of 2~3 Million instances, working on Synthesis/APR(auto place and route)/Signoff- Block coordinator role for more than 5~10 blocks, solving the critical issue and give the solution to block owners- TOP role for the complicated hierarchical chip (more than 20 Million instances plus 500+ macros), doing floorplan and partition, responsible for full chip tape out#LI-WC1

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• [What you will bring]
• - Basic knowledge of electronic design or IC design, internship experience in related area is preferred.
• - Basic knowledge of UNIX/LINUX env and capable of at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, TCL, Perl
• - Good communication and teamwork spirit, eager to learn new technologies and willing to take challenges.
• [About the team]
• MediaTek’s Physical design team is responsible to implement top quality digital backend design for our advanced process chips which have billions of transistors. Passionate talent who are eager to join this fast-growing IC design industry and grow together with our passionate team are welcome to apply.
• [Why MediaTek?]
• MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is the world’s 5th largest global fabless semiconductor company. Joining MediaTek means becoming part of a team that powers over 2 billion ICs worldwide, enriching and enhancing everyday life. Our chipsets are integral to a wide range of products, from smartphones, mobile devices to home and IoT devices, in entertainment and multimedia products, and provide connectivity and communication solutions that keep people connected with friends and their families with access to online resources. Working at MediaTek offers you the opportunity to contribute to the world through the devices we use in our daily lives – it’s more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact.