AI Accelerator Physical Design Engineer

Applied Methods Ltd; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,600,000 - 44,500,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a mid-level Physical Design Engineer in San Francisco to drive floorplanning, block implementation and signoff. You will partner with RTL designers to optimize timing, power and area, while creating tools and flows to boost throughput and accuracy.

The role requires strong Python/Bazel/TCL coding skills and hands-on experience with physical design flows, PNR and timing closure. Excellent collaboration across teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS or MS with relevant experience in physical design and methodology development.
• Hands-on experience with block physical implementation and PPA convergence.
• Strong coding experience and familiarity with standard flow tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build and own flows for physical implementation.
• Own floorplanning to signoff for floorplan blocks.
• Collaborate with RTL designers to optimize timing, power and area.
• Analyze design trade-offs with EDA partners and ASIC teams.

Skills

Python scripting

PPA optimization

Timing analysis

RTL collaboration

Education

BS with 4+ years

MS with 2+ years

PhD with 0-1 year

Tools

Python

Bazel

TCL

EDA tools

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a mid-level Physical Design Engineer in San Francisco to drive floorplanning, block implementation and signoff. You will partner with RTL designers to optimize timing, power and area, while creating tools and flows to boost throughput and accuracy.

The role requires strong Python/Bazel/TCL coding skills and hands-on experience with physical design flows, PNR and timing closure. Excellent collaboration across teams is essential for success.