Principal Engineer, Physical Design
$144K - $148K/yr
Netlist (or RTL)-GDS physical implementation experience * In depth knowledge of major EDA tools/design flows * Strong Cadence experience/background * Experience with TSMC N22 or below technology
$144K - $148K/yr
Netlist (or RTL)-GDS physical implementation experience * In depth knowledge of major EDA tools/design flows * Strong Cadence experience/background * Experience with TSMC N22 or below technology
$144K - $148K/yr
Netlist (or RTL)-GDS physical implementation experience * In depth knowledge of major EDA tools/design flows * Strong Cadence experience/background * Experience with TSMC N22 or below technology
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $164K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $164K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
$141K - $145K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
$141K - $145K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $164K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $164K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$162K - $166K/yr
JD: • 10+ years of hands-on experience for block level Implementation activities(Netlist to GDS II and Signoff). • Experience in 7nm or 5nm and below tech nodes. • Experience in Cadence tools ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$162K - $166K/yr
JD: • 10+ years of hands-on experience for block level Implementation activities(Netlist to GDS II and Signoff). • Experience in 7nm or 5nm and below tech nodes. • Experience in Cadence tools ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142.30 - $263.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals. * Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142.30 - $263.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals. * Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
Beaverton, OR · On-site
$141K - $145K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
Beaverton, OR · On-site
$141K - $145K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
Netlist & Connectivity: Own the logic for netlist extraction, ensuring that the connectivity graph generated by the code perfectly matches the physical intent. Qualifications * Master's +5 years ...
Netlist & Connectivity: Own the logic for netlist extraction, ensuring that the connectivity graph generated by the code perfectly matches the physical intent. Qualifications * Master's +5 years ...
$141K - $145K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
$141K - $145K/yr
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
Experience in Synthesis, Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC) (RTL-to-Netlist and Netlist-to-Netlist). * Understanding of SOC clocking and reset methodology and implementation. * Scripting skills in ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
Experience in Synthesis, Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC) (RTL-to-Netlist and Netlist-to-Netlist). * Understanding of SOC clocking and reset methodology and implementation. * Scripting skills in ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$161K - $242K/yr
... netlist checks • Clock Tree Analysis and Optimization • ECO methods for functional and timing fixes • Managing design goals and tradeoffs in power, performance, and area Preferred ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$161K - $242K/yr
... netlist checks • Clock Tree Analysis and Optimization • ECO methods for functional and timing fixes • Managing design goals and tradeoffs in power, performance, and area Preferred ...
End-to-end DFT lifecycle experience, from RTL/netlist through silicon debug * Strong debugging skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership * Excellent verbal and written communication skills ...
End-to-end DFT lifecycle experience, from RTL/netlist through silicon debug * Strong debugging skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership * Excellent verbal and written communication skills ...
... netlist checks to validate functionality and netlist quality Experience implementing ECOs for functionality and timing Experience with one or more of: reset domain, multi-clock domain, multi-power ...
... netlist checks to validate functionality and netlist quality Experience implementing ECOs for functionality and timing Experience with one or more of: reset domain, multi-clock domain, multi-power ...
Formal Verification using industry standard tools for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checks * ECO methods for functional and timing fixes * Managing design goals in power, performance and area ...
Formal Verification using industry standard tools for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checks * ECO methods for functional and timing fixes * Managing design goals in power, performance and area ...
Netlist & Connectivity: Own the logic for netlist extraction, ensuring that the connectivity graph generated by the code perfectly matches the physical intent. Qualifications * Master's +5 years ...
Netlist & Connectivity: Own the logic for netlist extraction, ensuring that the connectivity graph generated by the code perfectly matches the physical intent. Qualifications * Master's +5 years ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$161K - $242K/yr
Formal Verification using industry standard tools for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checks * ECO methods for functional and timing fixes * Managing design goals in power, performance and area ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$161K - $242K/yr
Formal Verification using industry standard tools for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checks * ECO methods for functional and timing fixes * Managing design goals in power, performance and area ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$116K - $159K/yr
Experience in Synthesis, Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC) (RTL-to-Netlist and Netlist-to-Netlist). * Understanding of SOC clocking and reset methodology and implementation. * Scripting skills in ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$116K - $159K/yr
Experience in Synthesis, Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC) (RTL-to-Netlist and Netlist-to-Netlist). * Understanding of SOC clocking and reset methodology and implementation. * Scripting skills in ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Completing netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals. * Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
Austin, TX · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Completing netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals. * Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $296K/yr
This is a highly execution-driven role requiring end-to-end ownership of DFT insertion, verification, DRC closure, and test coverage closure from RTL/netlist through post-silicon debug. As a senior ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $296K/yr
This is a highly execution-driven role requiring end-to-end ownership of DFT insertion, verification, DRC closure, and test coverage closure from RTL/netlist through post-silicon debug. As a senior ...
$150K - $277K/yr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
$150K - $277K/yr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...
$54K - $63.5K
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$63.5K - $72.9K
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$72.9K - $82.4K
3% of jobs
$82.4K - $91.8K
5% of jobs
$91.8K - $101.3K
9% of jobs
$109.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$101.3K - $110.7K
7% of jobs
$110.7K - $120.2K
5% of jobs
$120.2K - $129.6K
18% of jobs
The median wage is $130.2K / yr.
$129.6K - $139.1K
18% of jobs
$143.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$139.1K - $148.5K
20% of jobs
$148.5K - $158K
14% of jobs
$54K
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| Aspect | Netlist | PCB Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Creates netlists that define electrical connections in a circuit | Designs printed circuit boards, including layout and component placement |
| Skills & Certifications | Knowledge of circuit design, electrical engineering, and CAD tools | Proficiency in PCB design software, electrical engineering, and layout standards |
| Work Environment | Typically in engineering or design teams, using CAD and simulation tools | Design studios, engineering firms, or manufacturing environments |
| Industry Usage | Used in electronics, hardware development, and circuit design | Used in electronics manufacturing, hardware development, and product design |
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$144K - $148K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 9 days ago
Overview of Role
As a Physical Design Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for the entire SOC implementation and verification flow from RTL-to-GDS that includes floorplan, place and route, CTS, STA, PV/EMIR/Noise/SigEM cleanup and signoff on lower power SoC. You will be joining a team of engineers dedicated to pushing the envelope for a leading fabless wireless semiconductor platform company specializing in extreme low power wireless radio solutions.
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