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Full Time Physical Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Physical Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$135K - $139K/yr

Python Programming Language - * Physical Design Develop & own physical design implementation of multi-hierarchy low-power designs including physical-aware logic synthesis, design for testability ...

Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $500K/yr

Tenstorrent is seeking a talented Physical Design Engineer to implement high-performance blocks for our industry-leading CPU and AI/ML architectures. You'll own the complete implementation flow from ...

ASIC Physical Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$148.80K - $153.20K/yr

About the Position We are looking to hire an ASIC Physical Design Engineer to help us design, test, and deploy advanced hardware. As part of our Ultra Low Latency team, you'll have the opportunity to ...

Staff Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$154.84K - $232.26K/yr

San Jose, CA/ Austin,TX (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a Staff Physical Design Engineer to join our embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP implementation team . In this role, you ...

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Physical Design Engineer to join our ASIC implementation ... a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this ...

Staff Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$154.84K - $232.26K/yr

San Jose, CA/ Austin,TX (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a Staff Physical Design Engineer to join our embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP implementation team . In this role, you ...

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Physical Design Engineer to join our ASIC implementation ... a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this ...

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How much do full time physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time 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 is the difference between Full Time Physical Design Engineer vs Digital IC Design Engineer?

AspectFull Time Physical Design EngineerDigital IC Design Engineer
Primary FocusPhysical implementation, layout, timing, power optimizationLogic design, architecture, HDL coding, functional verification
Skills & CertificationsEDA tools, CMOS fabrication, timing analysisHDL languages (Verilog/VHDL), digital design principles
Work EnvironmentASIC/SoC design teams, EDA tool suitesDesign teams, simulation environments

Full Time Physical Design Engineers focus on the physical implementation of integrated circuits, ensuring optimal layout and timing. Digital IC Design Engineers concentrate on creating and verifying digital logic designs. While both roles require knowledge of digital design, physical design emphasizes layout and fabrication considerations, making them distinct yet complementary roles in chip development.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Physical Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 31% Full Time, 65% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,408 per year, or $67 per hour.
Physical Design Engineer

Physical Design Engineer

Nvidia

Westford, MA • On-site

$141.40K - $145.50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

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, delivering the highest throughput and lowest latency! Come and take a part in crafting our groundbreaking and innovating chips, enjoy working in a meaningful, growing and professional environment where you make a significant impact in a technology-focused company.

What you'll be doing:

  • You will lead all aspects of physical design and implementation of SOC devices targeted at the networking markets.

  • Work will be at the partition level.

  • As a member of a team, you will participate in establishing physical design methodologies, flow automation, chip floorplan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly and P&R, timing closure.

  • Daily work involves all aspects of physical chip development (RTL2GDS) - trial synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, power and noise analysis and physical verification.

What we need to see:

  • BSEE / MSEE or equivalent experience.

  • 3+ years of experience in VLSI physical design implementation on 5nm, 4nm and 3nm technology.

  • Able to assist in design flow development and debugging, including application of ML/AI solutions.

  • Already a validated strong power user of P&R, Timing Analysis, Physical Verification, IR Drop Analysis, CAD tools from Synopsys (ICC2/DC/PT/STAR/ICV), Cadence (Genus/Innovus/Tempus) and other major EDA companies.

  • Confirmed prior experience in timing closure, clock/power distribution and analysis, RC extraction and correlation, place/ route and tapeout solutions.

  • To be successful you should possess strong analytical and debugging skills.

  • Proficiency using Python, Perl, Tcl, Make scripting is helpful.

  • Great teammate

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993