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Eximietas Design · 1 day ago

Senior Physical Design (PNR) Engineer

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Eximietas Design is expanding its Physical Design team and hiring Senior PNR Engineers to support advanced-node semiconductor programs. The role involves solving complex physical design challenges and driving next-generation SoC designs.

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Hiring Manager
Mohini Tyagi
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Responsibilities

Develop efficient, congestion-aware floorplans for blocks and top-level SoCs
Own macro placement, pin assignment, and power grid planning
Drive early feasibility for timing, IR, density, and overall PPA targets
Lead top-level routing and physical integration across hierarchical designs
Identify and resolve congestion, routing issues, and signoff-driven ECOs
Ensure alignment and consistency across block owners and timing/signoff teams
Execute complete block implementation: placement → CTS → routing → timing closure
Achieve clean timing, DRC, and power results across MCMM scenarios
Implement ECOs to optimise PPA and accelerate convergence at advanced nodes

Qualification

Physical Design experienceCadence InnovusAdvanced-node challengesScripting skillsSynopsys ICC2Exposure to Tempus/VoltusExperience on 7nm/5nm/3nmCollaboration skills

Required

10+ years of hands-on Physical Design / PNR experience
Strong proficiency with Cadence Innovus (required); exposure to Tempus/Voltus is a plus
Deep understanding of advanced-node challenges (MCMM, OCV, SI, IR, EM, density)
Strong scripting skills (Tcl, Python, Shell) for flow automation and debugging
Ability to collaborate effectively across RTL, Architecture, Verification, and Signoff teams
Experience working on 7nm / 5nm / 3nm nodes is a strong advantage

Preferred

Familiarity with Synopsys ICC2 or Fusion Compiler (preferred but not mandatory)

Benefits

Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Company

Eximietas Design

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Eximietas Design is a technology consulting and solutions development firm.
dateFounded in 2023
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.eximietas.design/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jay Avula
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