Senior Physical Design Engineer

MediaTek; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 128,600 - 217,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

MediaTek in Austin, TX is seeking a senior physical design engineer to lead APR for 3nm and other nodes, develop clock-tree optimization, and collaborate across front‑end, STA, IR/EM, and verification teams. You will apply 5+ years of CPU physical design experience, with strong scripting in Perl, Python, TCL and Make, and a deep knowledge of floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and signoff.

Salary range reflects US market norms; benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k), paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in physical design implementation (APR) for complex SoCs or IP.
• Strong scripting skills in Perl, Python, TCL, and Make for flow automation and productivity improvement.
• Solid understanding of physical design concepts, including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and signoff.
• Experience with CPU physical implementation is a strong plus.
• Additional experience with synthesis, formal equivalence checking, flow automation, IR analysis, and STA analysis is highly desirable.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a cross-functional, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform APR implementation and PV signoff for high-performance CPU designs in 3nm and other advanced nodes.
• Develop and optimize clock tree structures to meet performance, power, and skew/jitter targets.
• Conduct early-stage PPA evaluation and risk assessment to guide architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with front-end design, STA, IR/EM, and verification teams to close timing, power, and physical design issues.
• Support and enhance design methodologies and flows to improve quality, scalability, and turnaround time.

Skills

APR implementation

Physical design

Scripting: Perl

Scripting: Python

Scripting: TCL

Scripting: Make

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synthesis tools

Formal equivalence checking

Flow automation tools

STA analysis

Job description

Job Description

MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor industry leader, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud and powering over 2 billion connected devices every year. Established in 1997, our leading‑edge technologies keep the world connected and enhance everyday life. At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, and Wi‑Fi 8. Our high‑performance, power‑efficient solutions form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world, enabling devices from smartphones, smart homes, and AI PCs to high‑performance computing, automotive, and AI data centers. As a trusted partner to the world’s leading brands, we are committed to ensuring access to world‑class technology for everyone. Our dedication to accelerating AI underscores our mission to enrich the future of humanity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform APR implementation and PV signoff for high‑performance CPU designs in 3nm and other advanced technology nodes.
• Develop and optimize advanced clock tree structures to meet stringent performance, power, and skew/jitter targets.
• Conduct early‑stage PPA evaluation and risk assessment to guide architectural and implementation decisions.
• Collaborate with front‑end design, STA, IR/EM, and verification teams to close timing, power, and physical design issues.
• Support and enhance design methodologies and flows to improve quality, scalability, and turnaround time.

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in physical design implementation (APR) for complex SoCs or IP.
• Strong scripting skills in Perl, Python, TCL, and Make for flow automation and productivity improvement.
• Solid understanding of physical design concepts, including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and signoff.
• Experience with CPU physical implementation is a strong plus.
• Additional experience with synthesis, formal equivalence checking, flow automation, IR analysis, and STA analysis is highly desirable.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a cross‑functional, global environment.

If you are passionate about pushing the limits of performance and efficiency on the most advanced technology nodes, we invite you to apply and help shape MediaTek’s next generation of high‑performance CPU products.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $128,600 - $217,200 annually.

Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, 401(k) and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.