Engineer- Digital Physical Design

1 day ago

Penang, Malaysia Krisvconsulting Services Full time 200,000 - 250,000 per year


The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in sub-micron ASIC implementation, full RTL-to-GDS flow, and a solid grasp of industry EDA tools and scripting for automation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of RTL2GDS digital physical implementation at block or full-chip level.

  • Collaborate with internal teams across functions and global sites to ensure timely delivery with high-quality standards.

  • Drive floor planning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and timing closure.

  • Own the full design flow from constraints development through signoff and tape-out.

  • Perform hands-on optimization, layout verification, and design signoff using industry-standard tools.

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts (TCL, PERL, Python) to improve flow QoR and reduce TAT.

  • Provide technical guidance, problem-solving expertise, and mentorship to junior engineers.

  • Build and manage a high-performing physical design team as part of organizational growth.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Minimum of 12 years' experience in RTL2GDS digital physical design and implementation.

  • Deep hands-on experience with Synopsys tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2, PrimeTime, Design Compiler).

  • Familiarity with Cadence tools (Innovus, Tempus, Genus) is a strong advantage.

  • Strong scripting skills in TCL, PERL, or Python for flow development and automation.

  • Proven expertise in static timing analysis, low power implementation, and physical verification.

  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.

  • Strong leadership capability with the initiative and drive to build and lead a high-performing team.


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