Principal Engineer Physical Design (ASIC)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer Physical Design (ASIC): Leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation for high-performance processor chips in leading-edge CMOS technology with an accent on synthesis, floorplanning, timing closure, and physical verification. Focus on driving next-generation physical design methodologies, flows, and automation to improve productivity and design quality.

Location: Bucharest, Romania (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a semiconductor solutions company providing essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Shape the long-term vision for physical design capabilities and infrastructure.
• Lead RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction to physical design teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Drive the development and adoption of next-generation physical design methodologies and automation.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification, including significant leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling physical design teams and managing complex SoC projects.
• Deep expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies and advanced process node challenges.
• Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, RTL integration, synthesis, and timing closure.
• Proficient in automation and scripting using Tcl, Python, or Perl.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven optimization in physical design tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and great benefits.
• Workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• Dedicated to providing tools and resources for success and growth.
• Commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices.
• Interview integrity: Do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) during interviews.