Staff Physical Design Engineer

POSITION: STAFF PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Company: JobHub’s Client

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work as a Technical Leader/ Manager in the physical design team, and:

• Lead RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs, overseeing synthesis, floor planning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power/signal integrity signoff, and physical verification (DRC/LVS).

• Provide technical direction to physical design team, ensuring successful and timely tape outs of complex, high-performance SoCs.

• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with design teams to influence design decisions and ensure successful project execution.

• Navigate and resolve cross-functional conflicts effectively, fostering alignment and maintaining momentum across diverse teams.

• Drive the development and adoption of next-generation physical design methodologies, flows, and automation to improve productivity and design quality.

• Represent the physical design function in cross-org and executive-level discussions, contributing to long-term technology and product strategy

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification

• Proven track record of leading and scaling physical design team, managing complex SoC projects, and delivering high-quality tapeouts under aggressive schedules.

• Deep expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies, methodologies, and advanced process node challenges.

• In-depth understanding of current design technologies used in major foundries.

• Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, RTL integration, synthesis, and timing closure.

• In-depth knowledge of modern EDA tools and flows.

• Proficient in automation and scripting using Makefile, Tcl, Python, or Perl to enhance design efficiency and flow robustness.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

• Experience in developing and deploying advanced physical design methodologies and flows.

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

• English good communication

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Cutting-edge SoC/ASIC projects

• Strong technical mentorship & career growth

• Own complex blocks, work on top-level implementation

• Work with global semiconductor customers

• Professional, friendly, and supportive working environment

• Annual bonus, paid twice per year

• Annual performance review with clear growth and development discussions

• Full benefits in accordance with Vietnamese labor law

• Premium insurance for employees and family (spouse, children)

• Team-building activities, internal events, and company-wide engagement programs

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 rounds online (Technical + Cultural fit)

WORKING TIME: Monday to Friday, from 9AM to 6PM

WORKING ADDRESS:

• Da Nang: Hai Chau District, Da Nang

• Ho Chi Minh: Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam