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Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Located in Phoenix, AZ Salary: $80,000-$95,000 HVAC Design Engineer Phoenix, AZ Metro Area || On ... Ability to safely perform moderate physical activity such as standing, stooping, bending, kneeling ...

I/O Design Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

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Work closely with layout teams to oversee physical design and verification. * Build Verilog ... MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering. * 6+ years of I/O or analog circuit design experience. * Deep ...

I/O Design Engineer

Chandler, AZ

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work closely with layout teams to oversee physical design and verification. * Build Verilog ... MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering. * 6+ years of I/O or analog circuit design experience. * Deep ...

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ASIC Physical Designers - IV

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$133K - $137K/yr

... , Creative and Marketing talent. Akraya has extensive experience supporting Fortune 500 and hot ... CW will assist the Physical Design Team in executing RF and analog custom layout. * Tasks include ...

Senior Analog Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, logic, verification, physical ... engineers. The ideal candidate is self-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about analog design ...

Senior Analog Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$190.61 - $269.10/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analog Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The ... physical design, layout, post-silicon manufacturing and validation teams, and SOC partners. • ...

Senior Analog Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

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... physical design, layout, post-silicon manufacturing and validation teams, and SOC partners. • ... The position also involves providing guidance to layout engineers and mentoring junior analog ...

Silicon Packaging Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement physical layout and routing of silicon interposers and ... Engineering, or a STEM related field Experience listed above should be in the following:

As a Principal Design Engineer located in Scottsdale, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to ... physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status ...

Silicon Packaging Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement physical layout and routing of silicon interposers and ... Engineering, or a STEM related field Experience listed above should be in the following:

As a Principal Design Engineer located in Scottsdale, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to ... physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status ...

As a Water Section Design Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and ... Ability to innovate and think flexibly Physical Requirements: * May spend extended hours working ...

As a Water Section Design Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and ... Ability to innovate and think flexibly Physical Requirements: * May spend extended hours working ...

Mixed Signal Logic Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Mixed Signal Logic Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high ... Support the physical design team in implementing your designs, including synthesis and timing ...

Digital Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$97.16/hr

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Digital Design Engineer Location: Tucson, AZ Zip Code: 85756 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $97.16 ... Schematic Capture & Involvement with the Physical Layout process * Lab checkout & integration of HW ...

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How much do physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design engineer in Arizona is $129,913.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,700.00 and $130,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical design engineer?

A Physical Design Engineer is responsible for transforming logical circuit designs into a physical layout that can be manufactured as an integrated circuit (IC). They focus on key aspects like floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and timing closure while ensuring power and performance optimization. They work with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and collaborate with front-end designers to meet design specifications. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics and knowledge of processes like ASIC or SoC design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical design engineer?

To thrive as a Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with ASIC or SoC design methodologies, and a deep understanding of digital circuit fundamentals. Proficiency with EDA tools like Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and industry certifications, is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial as they enable efficient chip design, ensure successful project delivery, and foster productive collaboration in complex engineering environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a physical design engineer?

As a Physical Design Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include taking logical circuit designs and translating them into physical layouts, performing floorplanning, placement, and routing of blocks, and conducting timing closure and verification. You will use specialized EDA tools to ensure that designs meet performance, power, and area requirements, collaborating closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams. The role also involves resolving design issues, optimizing chip layouts, and preparing design data for fabrication. Working in this position provides exposure to advanced technology nodes and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products.

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Infographic showing various Physical Design Engineer job openings in Arizona as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,913 per year, or $62.5 per hour.

Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer (Remote)

Encore Semi, Inc.

Chandler, AZ • On-site, Remote

$135K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer (Remote)
Full-Time: Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonuses | Contractor Opportunities Available
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
Location: 100% Remote (Anywhere in the USA)
We are looking for a Sr High-Speed SerDes Design Engineer who enjoys solving some of the toughest challenges in analog/mixed-signal IC design. If you have hands-on experience designing high-speed SerDes, PLLs, TX/RX data paths, and have worked through the realities of advanced process nodes (5nm and below), we would love to connect.
You will be part of a highly skilled engineering team developing next-generation high-performance silicon where speed, power, jitter, and reliability matter.
Required Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
8+ years of hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
Strong expertise in the design of High-Speed SerDes, including PLLs, TX/RX circuits, CDRs, clock generation, and high-speed analog interfaces.
Proven transistor-level circuit design experience from architecture through silicon validation.
Successful tapeout experience in advanced CMOS process technologies (FinFET and 5nm beyond preferred).
Experience working with one or more leading semiconductor foundries.
Proficiency with industry-standard analog and mixed-signal IC design, simulation, verification, and physical verification EDA tools.
Strong understanding of signal integrity, jitter analysis, power optimization, and high-speed circuit design techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with silicon bring-up, characterization, and post-silicon debug.
Familiarity with high-speed interface standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, USB, MIPI, DDR, HBM, UCIe, or similar protocols.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Layout, Digital Design, Physical Design, Verification, Packaging, Test, and Systems Engineering.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical initiatives.
Why Join Us
Work on challenging, high-impact silicon designs with a team of engineers who are passionate about pushing the limits of performance and innovation.
If you have designed SerDes at the transistor level and want to work on genuinely hard problems, we'd love to hear from you.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $135,000 to $165,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Full-Time Benefits:
•15 days of PTO per calendar year
•10 paid Holidays per calendar year
•Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
•Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
•Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
•Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
•401k - Traditional & Roth
•Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
•Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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