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Etech Hi

ASIC / VLSI Engineers

Milpitas, CA

Physical Design Engineer * Design Verification Engineer Compensation up to $225K DOE + strong benefits + long-term project stability. What You Need (All Roles) * 8+ years of pre-silicon ASIC / VLSI ...

iFlow Inc

Physical Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Job Title: Physical Design Engineer Location:Sunnyvale, CA OR Austin,TX Duration: Long term ... The ideal candidate will be responsible for various aspects of the backend VLSI design flow ...

Insilico

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Company Description Insilico is an End-to-End specialized VLSI, Embedded Design & Software services ... Job Title: Physical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Experience: 5- 8 Years Duration: 12 ...

Insilico

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Company Description Insilico is an End-to-End specialized VLSI, Embedded Design & Software services ... Job Title: Physical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Experience: 5- 8 Years Duration: 12 ...

Ambarella

$140K - $156K/yr

The Physical Design Engineer willbe an integral part of the physical design team with all aspects ... Good understanding in VLSI digital design/Layout/Timing closure * Basic knowledge on circuit design ...

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How much do physical design vlsi jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design vlsi 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 is the difference between Physical Design Vlsi vs Digital IC Design Engineer?

AspectPhysical Design VlsiDigital IC Design Engineer
Primary FocusImplementing physical layouts, placement, routing of VLSI chipsDesigning digital circuits, logic design, HDL coding
Skills & CertificationsEDA tools, CMOS fabrication knowledge, scripting skillsHDL languages (Verilog/VHDL), simulation tools, digital design principles
Work EnvironmentSemiconductor fabrication facilities, design labsDesign offices, EDA tool environments
Industry UsageFoundries, chip design companiesIntegrated circuit design firms, tech companies

Physical Design Vlsi specialists focus on the physical implementation of chip layouts, ensuring manufacturability and performance. Digital IC Design Engineers concentrate on creating digital logic circuits and verifying their functionality. Both roles require knowledge of digital design principles, but Physical Design Vlsi emphasizes physical implementation, while Digital IC Design emphasizes circuit design and simulation.

Infographic showing various Physical Design Vlsi job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,408 per year, or $67 per hour.

Staff CAD Design Automation Engineer

Boise, ID • On-site

Micron Technology, Inc
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Staff CAD Design Automation Engineer

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Our EDA and Design Enablement team sits at the heart of Micron’s memory development. We build and support the tools and flows that enable world‑class CMOS design at scale. Working closely with design, layout, and process teams, we thrive on solving hard technical problems that directly impact product success.

As a CAD Engineer, you will play a critical role in keeping our design ecosystem running efficiently and reliably. You’ll develop, improve, and support both in‑house and commercial EDA tools while partnering closely with engineers across the design flow. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys debugging, innovating, and enabling others to do their best work.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and support CAD software, EDA tools, flows, and methodologies for CMOS design and verification
  • Debug, evaluate, and support in‑house and commercial EDA solutions in a production environment
  • Develop P‑cells, scripts, and automation for physical design, verification, optimization, and tape‑out
  • Collaborate closely with design, PI, and process teams to solve workflow and tool challenges, and to implement scalable layout methodologies aligned with PDK requirements
  • Document processes and provide training and support for end users
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in CAD, VLSI, or a related semiconductor engineering role
  • Experience programming in SKILL/Skill++ (Cadence), Python, and/or Perl
  • Experience with PDK development and/or validation and familiarity with Cadence EDA tools and flows
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, databases, and version control
  • Effective communication skills in a collaborative engineering environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of CMOS process fundamentals and layout design rules
  • Understanding of photo/metrology marks and layout design
  • Prior work supporting or developing EDA design tools, flows, and methodologies
  • Experience supporting automation for physical design, verification, or tape‑out flows
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