Senior Physical Design Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential semiconductor organization seeking a Senior Physical Design Engineer to join their expanding team in Edinburgh, Scotland. Our client operates at the forefront of mixed-signal processing technology, delivering solutions for leading consumer brands worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to work on industry-leading SOC implementations while contributing to cutting-edge ASIC development.

This is a hybrid position requiring 2+ days per week in the Edinburgh office, with specific in-office days determined by business needs and team preference. Candidates must be based within commutable distance or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of RTL to GDS2 physical implementation for complex ASIC projects
• Collaborate with Digital Design, Analogue Layout, and DFT teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
• Participate in project scoping and planning activities
• Develop and refine place-and-route methodologies for continuous improvement
• Drive designs through full implementation flow to design closure and tapeout
• Perform debug and analysis of designs, libraries, and technology files

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven industry experience in a Physical Design position
• Extensive experience with industry-standard EDA tools for digital implementation and signoff
• Familiarity with Synopsys Design Compiler and Primetime
• Familiarity with Cadence Innovus, Voltus, and Conformal

Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on working knowledge of deep sub-micron ASIC implementation
• RTL synthesis expertise
• Timing constraint debug and development
• Floorplanning and power planning
• Clock tree synthesis
• Place-and-route optimization, timing closure, and ECO implementation
• Static timing analysis
• Logical Equivalence Checks
• Power and EMIR analysis
• Proven responsibility for full design flow to tapeout
• Proficiency in scripting for automating and advancing flows

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication and excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider design team
• Must be able to access technical data without export license requirements due to export control regulations

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai will guide you through the entire process. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will screen your qualifications and experience. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with market rates for senior physical design engineers in the Edinburgh area.

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