Principal ASIC Physical Design Architect

Eliyan Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliyan Corporation in San Francisco is seeking a Principal Physical Design Engineer to lead the full ASIC flow from RTL to GDSII and optimize methodologies for high-quality, manufacturable products. You will own block-level architecture, power planning, and clocking strategies, guiding a growing team of designers.

The role demands 8–12 years of ASIC experience in a chiplet startup environment, with a hands-on mindset and a track record of delivering silicon on aggressive schedules.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of ASIC physical design experience.
• Experience guiding RTL to GDSII flows.
• Strong focus on architecture, power planning, and clocking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full chip design flow from RTL to GDSII.
• Own architecture decisions, power planning, and timing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable silicon.

Skills

ASIC design

Physical design

Power integrity

Clocking strategies

Education

Master's preferred in EE or related field

Job description

Eliyan Corporation in San Francisco is seeking a Principal Physical Design Engineer to lead the full ASIC flow from RTL to GDSII and optimize methodologies for high-quality, manufacturable products. You will own block-level architecture, power planning, and clocking strategies, guiding a growing team of designers.

The role demands 8–12 years of ASIC experience in a chiplet startup environment, with a hands-on mindset and a track record of delivering silicon on aggressive schedules.