Physical Design Engineer - Singapore Technology - Hardware Singapore Regular

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Singapore is looking for an experienced engineer to manage chip-level physical design with responsibilities from Netlist to GDSII. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in microelectronics or a related field, with over 2 years of APR work experience. Proficiency in scripting languages, backend design tools, and experience with advanced process technologies are crucial for success in this role. Good teamwork and communication skills are also valued.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of APR work experience.
• Proficient in using mainstream backend tools and understanding backend concepts.
• Experience with advanced processes like 7nm/5nm/3nm.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical design from Netlist to GDSII.
• Participate in new process introduction and quality control.
• Engage in project plan evaluation and initiation.

Skills

Scripting skills (TCL, Perl, Python)

Communication skills (fluent English)

Teamwork spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in microelectronics/computer or related field

Tools

Backend design tools

Job description

Team Introduction

The Silicon Platform Team acts as the core R&D middleware group for chip development within the company. The team covers the full spectrum of the chip design flow, including Logic Synthesis, Design for Testability (DFT), Backend Design, Physical and STA (Static Timing Analysis) Signoff, as well as Power Integrity, IR drop, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (Power/IR/EM). The team also oversees tape‑out, mass production, packaging, testing, and board‑level verification. They collaborate closely with front‑end chip teams across business units to drive R&D progress and mass production deployment for chip.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the block/chip level physical design, from Netlist to GDSII, including Floorplan, Auto Place and Routing, PPA push and signoff work such as Physical Verification / STA / IREM etc.
2. As the foundry contact window, participate in new process introduction, chip tapeout, mass production, packaging and testing, quality control, and other tasks.
3. Participate in project plan evaluation and project initiation preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above, graduated from relevant majors such as microelectronics/computer, with more than 2 years of APR work experience.
• Have proficient scripting skills (e.g., TCL, Perl, Python, etc.).
• Proficiently use mainstream backend tools and master basic backend concepts.
• Have project experience with advanced processes, such as 7nm/5nm/3nm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good teamwork spirit and a serious and responsible work attitude.
• Good communication skills, with fluent English reading and writing abilities.