Digital Design Implementation Engineer

Protingent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

Education/certification reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Digital Design Implementation Engineer opportunity in San Jose, CA. You will work on digital designs for wireless systems and high-speed PHY from RTL to signoff-quality silicon.

You will perform ASIC design implementation across synthesis, STA, and PnR, develop flows, drive timing closure, and support silicon bring‑up with cross‑functional teams. Strong scripting and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BE in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 2+ years in ASIC design implementation.
• Hands-on with STA, synthesis or PnR and EDA toolchains (Synopsys or Cadence).
• Solid understanding of digital design, timing constraints and signoff concepts.
• Proficient in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl or shell) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASIC design implementation in logic synthesis, STA, or PnR.
• Develop and maintain implementation flows and scripts for PPA closure.
• Perform timing signoff with constraints (SDC) development and violation resolution.
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT and physical design teams to fix issues.
• Support silicon bring-up and commercialization.

Skills

Digital design

Timing concepts

Scripting

Education

BS or BE in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys Design Compiler

Fusion Compiler

PrimeTime

Cadence Genus

Cadence Innovus

Cadence Tempus

Job description

Position Title:

Digital Design Implementation Engineer

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Digital Design Implementation Engineer opportunity.

Job Description:

You will work as part of a team taking digital designs for wireless communication systems and high-speed PHY from RTL to signoff-quality silicon

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform ASIC design implementation in one or more of: logic synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), and place and route (PnR).
• Develop and maintain implementation flows and scripts, and drive timing, power, and area (PPA) closure.
• Perform timing signoff, including constraint (SDC) development and checking, and resolve timing violations.
• Work with RTL design, DFT, and physical design teams to resolve implementation issues.
• Support silicon bring-up and commercialization.

Job Qualifications:

• BS or BE minimum in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, with 2+ years of ASIC design implementation experience in at least one of STA, synthesis, or PnR
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools (for example Synopsys Design Compiler/Fusion Compiler/PrimeTime, or Cadence Genus/Innovus/Tempus)
• Solid understanding of digital design, timing concepts, and constraints
• Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl, or shell)
• Teamwork, dedication, strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience implementing high-speed designs, such as SerDes/high-speed PHY or high-frequency digital blocks
• Experience with advanced process nodes, clock tree synthesis, and multi-corner/multi-mode (MCMM) timing closure
• Familiarity with low-power design methodology (UPF) and signoff checks (physical verification, IR/EM)

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range Range: $120-$135/hr.
• Location: San Jose, CA.
• Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent:

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.