Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer in Colorado to design and implement high‑performance ICs. You will collaborate with ASIC design, physical implementation, DFT, signal integrity, and architecture teams to enable physically aware designs and scalable methodologies.

You will drive timing closure, create timing budgets, and develop automation for synthesis, timing analysis, and signoff.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field (EE/CE/CS/Microelectronics).
• Typically 6–10 years in ASIC/VLSI or semiconductor design with physical design timing closure experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital logic, circuit design, and ASIC physical design.

Responsibilities

• Perform static timing analysis for hierarchical designs at partition and full-chip levels.
• Create and maintain timing constraints and budgets for design and process requirements.
• Drive timing closure for partition-level and full-chip designs.
• Analyze timing reports, identify critical paths, and implement fixes for performance/ power/area goals.
• Perform synthesis, netlist quality checks, and formal verification.
• Support chip partitioning, floorplanning, and physical design implementation.
• Create and manage ECOs and develop flow automation for synthesis and timing analysis.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the design organization.

Skills

Static timing analysis

Timing constraints

Scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Microelectronics

Tools

Synopsys Fusion Compiler

Design Compiler

PrimeTime

Formality

Cadence RTL Compiler

Job description

Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

About the Role

HPE is seeking an experienced ASIC Physical Design Engineer to support the development of complex, high-performance integrated circuits. In this role, you will contribute to design quality, synthesis, formal verification, partitioning, floorplanning, timing analysis, timing closure, and signoff activities.

You will collaborate closely with ASIC design, physical implementation, DFT, signal integrity, architecture, and other cross-functional teams to develop physically aware designs and scalable implementation methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced process technologies and contribute to complex ASIC products and platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Perform static timing analysis for hierarchical designs at both partition and full-chip levels.
• Create, validate, and maintain timing constraints and timing budgets for design and process requirements.
• Drive timing closure for partition-level and full-chip designs, including setup, hold, clock, I/O, and test timing.
• Analyze timing reports, identify critical paths, and implement fixes to achieve performance, power, and area objectives.
• Perform synthesis, netlist quality checks, and formal verification.
• Support chip partitioning, floorplanning, and physical design implementation.
• Create and manage functional engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Develop flow automation and methodology improvements for synthesis, timing analysis, formal verification, physical design, and signoff.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to promote physical-design-aware architecture and implementation.
• Review design and project activities for compliance with ASIC technology, methodology, and development standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers and contribute to continuous improvement across the design organization.

What You Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Microelectronics, or a related technical field.
• Typically 6–10 years of experience in ASIC, VLSI, or semiconductor design implementation, with relevant experience in physical design and timing closure.
• Strong understanding of digital logic, circuit design, computer architecture, VLSI principles, and ASIC physical design.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Static timing analysis and timing signoff
  • Timing constraints and validation
  • Synthesis and netlist quality analysis
  • Formal verification
  • Floorplanning and chip partitioning
  • ECO implementation
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools, such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, or Formality, and/or Cadence RTL Compiler, Genus, or LEC.
• Proficiency in scripting and flow automation using Perl, Python, Tcl, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hierarchical timing analysis and full-chip timing closure.
• Experience with clock, I/O, test, and other specialized timing-closure challenges.
• Experience developing ASIC implementation flows, automation, and design methodologies.
• Experience working with advanced process technologies and complex, high-performance ASIC designs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional design decisions.
• Graduate coursework or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Microelectronics.
• Publications, patents, or other demonstrated contributions in ASIC, VLSI, physical design, or electronic design automation.

Additional Information

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of sophisticated ASIC products while partnering with experts across architecture, design, physical implementation, DFT, signal integrity, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a continuous‑improvement mindset, and a commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality designs.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

Salary

– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 147,000 - 279,000 in Colorado

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is November 2 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.