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Search Tactics LLC

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Position: Physical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid Duration: 12 Months VISA: H-1, USC Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to support the ...

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Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Physical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid Duration: 12 Months VISA: H-1, GC, USC is okay C2C Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to support the ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $164K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $145K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $145K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $164K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $164K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$141K - $145K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $164K/yr

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Conductor

Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

We're looking for physical design engineers to help manage and execute the physical design process for the various dies that comprise our A-0 and A-1 systems. This will involve deciding what to do in ...

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Ambarella

$140K - $156K/yr

The Physical Design Engineer willbe an integral part of the physical design team with all aspects of physical design implementation and verification tasks for Ambarella's cutting edgelow powerAISoC ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design engineer fresher 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 does a physical design engineer fresher do?

A Physical Design Engineer Fresher is responsible for assisting in the layout and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs) at the physical level. Their tasks typically include floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and ensuring the design meets timing, power, and area constraints. Freshers work closely with senior engineers, learning to use Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and adhering to industry standards. This role is crucial in transforming logical designs into manufacturable silicon chips.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical design engineer fresher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Physical Design Engineer Fresher, you need a solid background in electronics or electrical engineering, with knowledge of VLSI concepts and semiconductor fundamentals. Familiarity with tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, and understanding of scripting languages such as TCL or Perl, are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure accurate chip layout implementation and efficient collaboration in high-stakes semiconductor design projects.

What are some common challenges faced by freshers starting as physical design engineers, and how can they overcome them?

Freshers in Physical Design Engineering often encounter challenges such as understanding complex EDA tools, grasping the nuances of timing closure, and adapting to fast-paced project cycles. To overcome these, it's important to actively seek mentorship from senior engineers, participate in hands-on training sessions, and consistently review documentation and best practices. Building a strong foundation in concepts like floorplanning, placement, and clock tree synthesis will also help new engineers tackle tasks more confidently and contribute effectively to their team.
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Physical Design Engineer

Search Tactics LLC

San Jose, CA • On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

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Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position: Physical Design Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

VISA: H-1, USC

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to support the implementation of high-performance semiconductor designs targeting advanced process technologies. This contract position will focus on synthesis, floorplanning, physical implementation, and performance optimization for complex, timing-sensitive designs while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Execute RTL synthesis for complex ASIC and SoC designs using Cadence Genus.

Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA) throughout the synthesis and physical design flow.

Develop and improve floorplans using Cadence Innovus, ensuring efficient utilization and routing.

Collaborate with RTL, architecture, and design teams to provide feedback on timing, constraints, and implementation strategies.

Partner with physical implementation and place-and-route teams to achieve timing closure and design quality goals.

Analyze timing challenges, identify critical paths, and recommend design improvements to improve convergence.

Support physical implementation activities from synthesis through implementation while maintaining design quality and schedule objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years of experience in ASIC or SoC Physical Design.

Hands-on expertise with Cadence Genus for synthesis and Cadence Innovus for floorplanning and implementation.

Experience working on large, high-performance semiconductor designs with demanding timing requirements.

Strong knowledge of synthesis, timing analysis, physical implementation, and PPA optimization.

Experience with advanced semiconductor process technologies such as 5nm, 3nm, or newer.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with RTL, architecture, physical design, and implementation teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting complex SoC, AI, HPC, or accelerator designs.

Strong understanding of timing closure methodologies and synthesis-to-implementation correlation.

Familiarity with advanced implementation flows, design constraints, and physical optimization techniques.

Proven ability to collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver successful silicon implementations.

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