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Conductor

Physical Design Engineer

Boston, MA · 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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Conductor

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · 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 ...

New

iFlow Inc

Physical Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Physical Design Engineer Location:Sunnyvale, CA OR Austin,TX Duration: Long term experience: 5-18 years only ( No 18+ years profile) Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Physical Design ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII.","responsibilities":"Generate ...

Etched

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Physical Design Engineer Etched is looking for exceptional PD engineers to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for working with 3rd party design services to implement and verify physical ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII.","responsibilities":"Your ...

Altera Corporation

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$133 - $193/hr

Physical Design Engineer** to join our Silicon Engineering and Physical Design organization. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing advanced custom IP and SoC designs from RTL through ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII.","responsibilities":"Generate ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII.","responsibilities":"Your ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII.","responsibilities":"Your ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include ...

Fractile

Physical Design Engineer

Bristol, VA · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

As a Physical Design Engineer, you will support the implementation of complex IC physical designs, from synthesis to sign‑off. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including logic ...

Socionext US

Physical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$195K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Physical Design Engineer - Socionext America, Milpitas Description Socionext Inc. (SNI) is an innovative enterprise that designs, develops, and delivers System-on-Chip products to customers worldwide.

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include ...

Etched

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Physical Design Engineer Etched is looking for exceptional PD engineers to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for working with 3rd party design services to implement and verify physical ...

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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

Conductor

Boston, MA • On-site

$130 - $170/hr

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Job description

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-house and outsource, and then managing the outsourced process and integrating it with the in-house flow and effort.

Ideal Candidates:

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Hands-on experience with the physical design process for at least one block in multiple advanced node tapeouts
  • Ability to understand what PPA limiters are from RTL and coordinate with microarchitects to change the RTL to improve/fix them
  • Experience both with in-house and outsourced physical design flows
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with physical design process for multi-die/multi-chiplet/MCM designs
  • Experience with physical design process for reticle-max or near reticle max designs
  • Experience with very high power density chips
  • Experience with the physical design process for AI chips
  • Experience with the physical design process of analog and mixed signal blocks and macros
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