Physical Design Engineer

Careerwebsite; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k)

Standard PTO

Job summary

DensityAI is seeking an experienced physical design engineer to own floorplan-to-signoff for AI accelerator silicon in California. You will collaborate with chip-Design and software teams to bring blocks from RTL to tapeout in a scalable flow.

You will use and extend AI-assisted PD tool flows, working closely with architects and foundries, applying advanced signoff knowledge to meet aggressive timing and power goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in very high performance designs at 7nm or better.
• Hands-on with PD tools and signoff.
• Ability to work with architects, RTL designers, EDA vendors, and foundries.

Responsibilities

• Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of AI accelerator silicon.
• Develop and use AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate design and signoff timelines.

Skills

Floorplan-to-signoff PD

High-performance PD flows

Collaboration with architects/RTL

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Synopsys Fusion Compiler

PrimeTime/Tempus

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the role

Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale-out.

What you'll do

• Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon
• Use and develop AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate physical design and signoff timelines

What we're looking for

• Exceptional abilities across the full physical design flow (synthesis, place route, CTS, signoff)
• 8+ years of experience on very high performance designs at advanced technology nodes (7nm or better)
• Hands-on with industry-standard PD tools (Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, or equivalent) and signoff (PrimeTime, Tempus, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with architects, RTL designers, EDA vendors, and foundries to design and sign off complex chips
• (Optional) Multi-die packaging (CoWoS, 2.5D / 3D), thermal / IR / EM signoff, signal integrity, or DFT-aware physical design

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

Visa Sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.

California pay range $230,000—$320,000 USD Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

Visa Sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.