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Wipro Limited

Physical Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, TX · On-site

$60K - $148.50K/yr

Physical Design Engineer City: Sunnyvale State/Province: California Posting Start Date: 5/28/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting ...

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Talent 101, Inc.

Physical Design Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$127.30K - $131K/yr

This is a full time position with our company doing Physical Design Engineering. What you'll do * Lead end to end Physical Design from floorplan to GDS * Own full PnR flow: placement, CTS, routing ...

Mirafra Technology

Physical Design Engineer

San Diego, CA

$144.40K - $148.60K/yr

Job Overview: The Graphics team is looking for Experienced Physical Design Engineers to work on Adreno Graphics cores in the area of Physical Implementation. Responsibilities: The Physical ...

Trispark Inc

Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$134.80K - $138.70K/yr

We are looking for a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer to work at block level and/or top level for high-performance ASICs, SoCs, and custom silicon chips with strong scripting skills. The ideal ...

Etched

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $275K/yr

Job Summary Etched is looking for exceptional Physical Design engineers to join our team. In this role, you will own block-level implementation and verification, drive timing closure and PPA ...

Etched

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $275K/yr

Job Summary Etched is looking for exceptional Physical Design engineers to join our team. In this role, you will own block-level implementation and verification, drive timing closure and PPA ...

Hudson River Trading

Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134.80K - $138.80K/yr

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Physical Design Engineer with a broad, versatile skillset to join our growing Hardware team. In this role, you will help deliver performance-critical ASICs and ...

OpenAI

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$266K - $445K/yr

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer with deep expertise in physical design and methodology. This individual contributor role sits within our physical design team ...

Noralogic Inc

Physical Design Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

$148.10K - $152.50K/yr

Physical Design Engineer Job Location: Hillsboro, OR Job Type: Fulltime In this position, you will be developing and supporting mixed signal and custom digital hard IPs. The job will entail: files ...

Nvidia

Physical Design Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

$141.40K - $145.50K/yr

NVIDIA is looking for best-in-class Senior Physical Design Engineers to join our outstanding Networking Silicon engineering team, developing the industry's best high speed communication devices ...

Mirafra Technology

Physical Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$144.40K - $148.60K/yr

Physical Design Engineer Location : San Diego,CA Type : Full Time Job Overview: To do Floor planning, P&R, timing closure SI prevention/fixing, power planning, CTS, PV and I/R drop for Block as well ...

Nvidia Corporation

Physical Design Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

$141.40K - $145.50K/yr

NVIDIA is looking for best-in-class Senior Physical Design Engineers to join our outstanding Networking Silicon engineering team, developing the industry's best high speed communication devices ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $192K/yr

Broadcom is searching for an ASIC top level floorplan Physical Design Engineer to join the Asic Products Division. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next ...

Noralogic Inc

Physical Design Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$148.10K - $152.50K/yr

Physical Design Engineer Job Location: Hillsboro, OR Job Type: Fulltime In this position, you will be developing and supporting mixed signal and custom digital hard IPs. The job will entail: files ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$141.30K - $226K/yr

Broadcom is searching for an ASIC top level floorplan Physical Design Engineer to join the Asic Products Division. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next ...

Apple

CPU Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141.50K - $145.70K/yr

As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will drive or participate in the following: • Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious PPA ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract physical design engineer in the United States is $139,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Physical Design Engineer, and why are they important?

A Contract Physical Design Engineer typically requires a solid background in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of VLSI design, and hands-on experience with ASIC or FPGA physical implementation. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus, and scripting languages like Tcl and Perl, as well as understanding of industry standards, is crucial. Standout soft skills include strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication for collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the engineer can deliver optimized, manufacturable chip layouts on time and within specification, which is vital for project and product success.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract Physical Design Engineers when joining new projects or teams?

Contract Physical Design Engineers often need to quickly adapt to new workflows, proprietary tools, and unique design methodologies used by different clients or teams. They may also face tight project timelines and the need to rapidly understand complex chip architectures. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as verification and RTL design engineers, are critical to ensure design hand-offs and resolve issues efficiently. Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning new environments are key to overcoming these challenges.

What are Contract Physical Design Engineers?

Contract Physical Design Engineers are professionals who specialize in the layout and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs) for semiconductor devices, typically working on a temporary or project-based basis. They focus on transforming circuit designs into physical layouts that can be fabricated on silicon chips, ensuring optimal performance, power, and area efficiency. Their work involves tasks such as floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking. Contract roles allow companies flexibility in staffing for specific projects or peak development periods, and engineers in these positions often work for consulting firms or as independent contractors.
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Physical Design Engineer

Physical Design Engineer

Wipro Limited

Sunnyvale, TX • On-site

$60K - $148.50K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Physical Design Engineer
City: Sunnyvale
State/Province: California
Posting Start Date: 5/28/26
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description:
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Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer to work at block level and/or top level for high-performance ASICs, SoCs, and custom silicon chips with strong scripting skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various aspects of the backend VLSI design flow, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, timing closure, and sign-off verification. The role requires expertise in EDA tools, physical verification methodologies, power optimization, and performance tuning.
Key Responsibilities:
Block-Level Physical Design:
• Floorplanning & Partitioning - Define optimal floorplan with power grid, macro placements, and congestion analysis.
• Strong scripting experience.
• Placement & Optimization - Perform standard cell placement, legalization, and optimization to improve area, power, and timing.
• Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) - Design and optimize low-skew, high-performance clock networks.
• Routing & DRC Closure - Ensure successful global and detailed routing, meeting design rule constraints.
• Timing Closure - Work on setup/hold timing violations, signal integrity, and cross-talk reduction using static timing analysis (STA).
• Power & IR Drop Analysis - Optimize power planning, power integrity (IR drop, EM), and leakage reduction techniques.
Top-Level Physical Design:
• Chip-Level Floorplanning & Hierarchical Design - Manage top-level layout planning, pin assignments, and cross-block optimizations.
• Strong scripting experience.
• Clock & Power Distribution - Design robust clock trees and power delivery networks (PDN).
• Integration of IP & Sub-blocks - Ensure seamless integration of IP blocks and handle complex routing challenges.
• Chip Assembly & Sign-Off - Perform final netlist-to-GDSII implementation, addressing physical and electrical verification.
• DFT Integration - Work with Design for Test (DFT) teams to ensure scan chain connectivity and testability.
Mandatory Skills: VLSI Board Design.
Experience: 5-8 Years.
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $148,500 .
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
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