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Physical Design Lead, ASIC

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Experience with physical design and timing, with managing PT-to-PnR timing correlations and metal-fill impacts on dense structures. * Expert-level scripting versatility (Tcl, Python, Perl) to build ...

Socket.dev

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144 - $230/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a design engineer with physical layout skills to develop our next generation ... Ability to manage multiple concurrent customers under short timelines. * Comfort with providing ...

New

Intel

Senior Physical Design Integration Engineer

Folsom, CA · On-site

$145K - $149K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Physical Design Integration Engineer performs physical design implementation of custom CPU ... Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a design engineer with physical layout skills to develop our next generation ... Ability to manage multiple concurrent customers under short timelines. * Comfort with providing ...

MatX

ASIC/SOC Silicon Physical Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$175K - $362K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Silicon Physical Design Engineers will be responsible for developing performant and functionally correct silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management, high-speed connectivity, and ...

MatX

ASIC/SOC Silicon Physical Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$175K - $362K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Silicon Physical Design Engineers will be responsible for developing performant and functionally correct silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management, high-speed connectivity, and ...

Broadcom

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a design engineer with physical layout skills to develop our next generation ... Ability to manage multiple concurrent customers under short timelines. * Comfort with providing ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, Top Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

A detailed understanding of database management issues is required. From a CAD tool perspective, experience with floorplanning tools, P&R flows, global timing verification and physical design ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Physical IC Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and guide rules related to top level floorplan, I/O and bump planning * Resolve physical design issues related to chip integration and assembly * Provide technical direction on verification ...

TSMC

Senior Physical Design Engineer(7051)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$155K - $160K/yr

You will be reporting to Manager of Advanced Chip implementation team at its San Jose Design Center ... Responsible for the physical implementation on TSMC's most advanced process nodes. * Netlist-to-GDS ...

Broadcom

Physical IC Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and guide rules related to top level floorplan, I/O and bump planning * Resolve physical design issues related to chip integration and assembly * Provide technical direction on verification ...

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How much do physical design manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design manager in California is $112,992.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $142,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by physical design managers, and how can they be addressed?

Physical Design Managers often encounter challenges such as managing tight project deadlines, achieving timing closure, and balancing trade-offs between power, performance, and area in chip designs. Coordination between multiple design teams and keeping up with evolving EDA tool technologies can also require effective communication and continuous learning. Proactive planning, strong technical mentorship, and fostering collaboration across teams help address these challenges. Staying up to date with industry advancements and encouraging a culture of open problem-solving are also key to overcoming common obstacles in this role.

What is a physical design manager?

A Physical Design Manager oversees the physical implementation of integrated circuits (ICs), ensuring efficient design, timing closure, and power optimization. They lead a team of engineers responsible for tasks like floorplanning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and signoff verification. Their role involves collaborating with design, verification, and manufacturing teams to meet project deadlines and performance targets. Strong technical expertise in EDA tools, process nodes, and industry standards is essential.

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

To thrive as a Physical Design Manager, you need a deep understanding of ASIC/SoC design flows, timing closure, floorplanning, and digital circuit fundamentals, often backed by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, and knowledge of industry standards like IEEE are crucial, while certifications in VLSI design can be advantageous. Strong leadership, project management abilities, and effective communication skills help in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex projects. These competencies ensure high-quality chip design delivery, efficient team performance, and on-time project completion in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

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Physical Design Methodology & Flow

External SambaNova Systems

San Jose, CA • On-site

$180K - $255K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.
SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.
Job Overview
SambaNova Systems is looking for a talented and motivated Physical design flow owner/lead to help us build state of the art RDU chips for machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain physical composition flow utilizing Cadence tool sets, including Genus, Innovus, Cerebrus, , etc.
  • Closely work with physical designers to address a diverse range of flow and design issues.
  • Collaborate with tool vendors to address tool bugs and flow enhancement.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience
    • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
    • 5+ years of industry experience in physical design and flow development
  • Knowledge and Skills
    • Strong understanding of rtl to gds flow and mythologies, including synthesis and place and route;
    • Proficiency in scripting languages, e.g. TCL, Perl and Python, etc. is required;
    • Good understanding physical design rules especially for TSMC advanced technology nodes 3nm below;
    • Familiarity with Cadence physical design reference flow and mythologies is highly desirable;
    • Fluency in Claude / AI tools for flow development is a plus

SambaNova Systems is an AI innovation company that empowers organizations to deploy best-in-class solutions for computer vision, natural language processing, recommendation, and AI for science with confidence. SambaNova's flagship offering, Dataflow-as-a-Service™, helps organizations rapidly deploy AI in days, unlocking new revenue and boosting operational efficiency. SambaNova's DataScale® is an integrated software and hardware system using Reconfigurable Dataflow Architecture™ (RDA), along with open standards and user interfaces. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, SambaNova Systems was founded in 2017 by industry luminaries, hardware, and software design experts from Sun/Oracle and Stanford University. Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund 2, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Intel Capital, GV, Walden International, Temasek, GIC, Redline Capital, Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Celesta, and several others.
SambaNova Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Base Salary Range:
Base Pay Range
$180,000-$255,000 USD
Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
EEO PolicySambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.

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