Senior Physical Design Engineer (CPU)

TL;DR

Senior Physical Design Engineer (CPU): Implementing high-performance CPU core blocks from RTL to GDS with an accent on PPA convergence, timing closure, and physical verification. Focus on driving synthesis, floorplanning, and place-and-route for next-generation silicon solutions.

Location: On-site presence required in Hillsboro, Oregon, US

Salary: $141,910 - $269,100 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, developing processors and platforms that power client, server, IoT, and AI systems worldwide.

What you will do

• Own the physical design and implementation of CPU core blocks or subsystems.
• Execute synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, and design closure processes.
• Perform static timing analysis (STA), power analysis, and physical verification.
• Drive the convergence of timing, power, and area (PPA) metrics.
• Develop and optimize design flows and automation scripts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RTL design, verification, and full-chip teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer/Electrical Engineering (7+ years exp) or Master's (4+ years exp).
• Experience with IC design tools (Synopsys/Cadence), logic synthesis, and P&R.
• Proficiency in PV convergence, including static timing and power analysis.
• Experience with physical design verification (formal equivalence, DRC/LVS, Noise, and EM checks).
• Scripting proficiency in TCL and at least one other language (e.g., Python, Perl, or Ruby).
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Nice to have

• Industry experience with CPU Micro-Architecture.
• Expertise in floor-planning, routing techniques, and clock distribution.
• Experience with Synopsys tool suite (Fusion compiler, ICC2, PrimeTime) or Cadence (Genus/Innovus).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge CPU designs at advanced semiconductor process nodes.
• Professional growth through challenging problems and modern toolsets.
• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation programs for employees and their families.
• Inclusive culture that values collaboration and diverse perspectives.