Design Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Support the physical implementation of digital designs from RTL through GDSII/tapeout.
• Develop and maintain timing constraints (SDC) for block-level and chip-level designs.
• Perform static timing analysis (STA) to identify and resolve timing violations across multiple operating conditions.
• Affiliate with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering, Verification, DFT, and CAD to drive implementation closure.
• Analyze timing reports and recommend design or constraint improvements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of physical implementation methodologies, flows, and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering, Verification, DFT, and CAD to drive implementation closure.
• Assist with block-level and chip-level signoff activities, ensuring designs meet performance, power, and quality targets.
• Participate in debugging and resolving implementation, timing, and design integration issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing or working with timing constraints (SDC).
• Understanding of digital IC design and implementation concepts.
• Knowledge of chip-level or block-level signoff methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

• Minimum Qualifications: Experience with industry-standard STA tools such as Cadence Tempus or Synopsys PrimeTime.
• Plus: Coursework, research, or project experience in digital implementation, physical design, or timing closure.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Familiarity with semiconductor design flows from RTL through tapeout.
• Exposure to low-power design techniques and timing optimization methodologies.
• Experience working with Linux/Unix environments and EDA tool flows.

Benefits & Perks

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans.
• Highly competitive salary 401k plan with match and Roth plan option.
• Equity rewards (RSUs).
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts Adoption assistance Back-Up childcare Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance).
• Flexible PTO schedule 3 paid volunteer days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement Free downtown parking Onsite gym Monthly wellness offerings Free snacks Monthly company updates with our CEO.