VLSI engineer

We are looking for a junior backend VLSI engineer to join our Physical Design team.

This role is ideal for new graduates with strong academic foundations in digital design and VLSI who want to learn and execute a full RTL→GDSII implementation flow using Synopsys tools.

You will gain hands-on experience working on advanced semiconductor technologies, including nodes down to 7 nm, 5 nm, 3 nm, and 2 nm.

Responsibilities:

Assist in synthesis (Design Compiler / Fusion Compiler) from RTL to gate-level netlist

Support floorplanning, power planning, and clock tree design

Perform place and route (P&R) using ICC2 / Fusion Compiler

Contribute to timing analysis and closure using PrimeTime (STA)

Run physical verification checks: DRC, LVS, antenna, IR-drop, EM

Prepare and validate design constraints (SDC, clock definitions, I/O timing)

Help generate and validate physical deliverables (LEF/DEF, SPEF, SDF)

Collaborate with RTL, DFT, package, verification, and integration teams

Document design steps, results, and signoff data

Required Qualifications:

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Strong understanding of digital logic, synchronous design, and timing fundamentals

Academic exposure to VLSI backend flows

Basic familiarity with: synthesis, place & route, STA

Scripting skills (TCL, Python, Shell)

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Motivation to learn deep-submicron implementation techniques (FinFET and GAA nodes)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Exposure to Synopsys tools (DC, ICC2, PT) through coursework or projects

Understanding of setup/hold timing, OCV, derates, clock uncertainty

Basic knowledge of physical effects: congestion, crosstalk, IR-drop, EM

Linux environment experience

Familiarity with Git or similar tools

What We Offer:

Hands-on work on advanced semiconductor nodes down to 2 nm

Full training in modern RTL→GDSII physical design flows

Mentorship from senior PD and STA engineers

Opportunity to work on high-performance ASICs and SoC designs

Clear growth path toward P&R specialist, STA engineer, PD lead, or chip integration engineer