Physical Design Engineer (Subsystem Level) - Singapore

BYTEDANCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance's Silicon Platform Team is seeking a seasoned physical design engineer to own end-to-end PD for a complex digital subsystem from netlist to tapeout. You will lead partitioning strategies across blocks, drive floorplanning and pin assignment, and coordinate PV/PI signoff for QoR compliant tapeouts.

The role requires 5+ years in physical design with hands-on experience using industry PD tools like ICC2 and Innovus, plus a track record in floorplanning, timing closure, and cross-block

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in physical design / physical implementation.
• Experience owning complex digital subsystems from netlist to tapeout.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard PD tools (e.g., Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus).
• Experience with floorplanning, partitioning, and cross-block timing closure.

Responsibilities

• Own the physical implementation of a complex digital subsystem from netlist handoff through final GDS/tapeout.
• Drive the physical implementation strategy for the subsystem, including SoC-level partition cooperation and subsystem partitioning.
• Define and execute floorplanning and pin assignment.
• Drive PV/PI signoff at the subsystem level.
• Coordinate implementation activities across multiple blocks and ensure consistent methodology and QoR.

Skills

Physical design

Timing closure

Floorplanning

Partitioning

Tapeout ownership

Synopsys ICC2

Cadence Innovus

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Team IntroductionThe 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.

• Own the physical implementation of a complex digital subsystem from netlist handoff through final GDS/tapeout.
• Drive the physical implementation strategy for the subsystem, including SoC-level partition cooperation and subsystem partitioning.
• Define and execute floorplanning and pin assignment.
• Drive PV/PI signoff at the subsystem level.
• Coordinate implementation activities across multiple blocks and ensure consistent methodology and QoR.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in physical design / physical implementation.
• Experience owning complex digital subsystems from netlist to tapeout.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard PD tools (e.g., Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus).
• Experience with floorplanning, partitioning, and cross-block timing closure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 7nm/5nm/3nm/2nm or other advanced nodes.
• Experience owning complex subsystems such as CPU/GPU/NPU subsystems, NOC, or memory controllers for server-level chips.

Job Information

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an \"Always Day 1\" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.