Technical Leader Physical Design

Key job responsibilities

• Daily involvement in all aspects of physical design chip development (RTL2GDS), including floorplanning, synthesis, clock tree synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, power and noise analysis, physical verification testing, and equivalence checks.
• Being actively engaged in design-backend convergence aspects and defining timing constraints.
• Taking full end-to-end responsibility for the physical design of macros and clusters level, according to specifications, under challenging constraints, with focus on optimizing power, area, and performance.
• Participation in the development of design flows, using a variety of EDA tools and vendors such as Synopsis and Cadence.
• Engaged in defining implementation and signoff methodologies.

About the team

We are a passionate group of semiconductor experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cloud technology. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value diverse perspectives and believe that breakthrough technologies emerge from inclusive, supportive environments where every team member can contribute their unique insights.

About AWS

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
• Inclusive Team Culture
• Mentorship & Career Growth
• Work/Life Balance

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in physical design
• Understanding the entire place and route flow (“RTL to GDS”)
• Very deep understanding of timing
• Process and technology (advanced nodes) oriented
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-chip experience (floor plan, layout, timing)
• Previous experience in high-speed designs, multi-voltage (low power) designs