Senior Silicon Physical Design Engineer

Senior Silicon Physical Design Engineer – Axelera AI

We are looking for a Senior Silicon Physical Design Engineer to develop cutting‑edge multi‑core in‑memory compute SoCs. The role covers the entire ASIC physical design flow from RTL to GDS, including synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, extraction, timing analysis, physical verification, EMIR sign‑off, and formal verification. You will collaborate closely with architecture and RTL teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, extraction, timing analysis, and physical verification.
• Constraint generation, timing analysis and optimization.
• Execute clock tree synthesis (CTS) and custom clock‑building techniques.
• Integrate IPs including memories, I/Os, embedded processors, DDR, networking fabrics, and analog IPs.
• Utilize EDA tools such as Primetime, StarRC, Genus, Innovus, Design Compiler, ICC/ICC2, FC, and Calibre.
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Tcl, Bash and contribute to flow development.
• Debug and solve technical challenges related to physical design.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL, and verification teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Physical Design from RTL to GDS.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Expertise in all aspects of physical design.
• Hands‑on experience with leading EDA tools (Primetime, StarRC, Genus, Innovus, Design Compiler, ICC/ICC2, FC, Redhawk, and Calibre).
• Proficiency in clocking techniques and CTS.
• Experience in IP integration across various domains.
• Strong scripting skills (Python and Tcl).
• Proven problem‑solving and debugging capabilities.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Highly Preferred

• Experience in floorplanning and top‑level integration.
• Knowledge of chip‑package‑board co‑simulation and packaging.
• Experience working with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and multi‑domain design.

Location

Flexible working arrangement. Options:

• Work from one of our Axelera AI offices in Leuven (Belgium), Amsterdam or Eindhoven (Netherlands), Florence or Milan (Italy), or Bristol (UK) if you are locally based.
• Work fully remotely from any European country (including the UK).
• Relocate with us to Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven).

Priority will be given to candidates based in Belgium or Italy.

What We Offer

An attractive compensation package, pension plan, extensive employee insurances and company shares. A culture that supports creativity, continual innovation, collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.

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