Senior Physical Design Engineer

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from Mpowering People. Do you want to work on cutting-edge silicon for next-generation systems? I am looking for an experienced Senior Physical Design Engineer to join an automotive tier 1's VLSI R&D team in Munich, Germany.

About the Role

The Physical Design team works in a startup-like environment within a global technology leader. Each engineer has true end-to-end ownership — from definition and execution through to full sign-off. You’ll collaborate closely with design and architecture teams, driving methodologies, solving convergence challenges, and delivering silicon from concept to tape-out.

In this role, you’ll also be part of the Technology Methodology & Execution team, developing methodologies and flows for multiple product lines and executing complex subsystems/IPs for our next-generation imaging radar SoCs. This is a chance to work hands-on with advanced nodes and high-speed interfaces while shaping the design process itself.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as block/IP owner from RTL to GDSII, ensuring horizontal domain coverage.
• Collaborate with architecture and front-end design teams to improve QoR, convergence, and design methodologies.
• Own the full implementation flow: Synthesis, DFT insertion, Floorplanning, Place & Route, and sign-off.
• Sign-off across STA, IR/EM, Physical Verification, Logic Equivalence Checking, and Low Power Verification.
• Explore and deploy new methodologies to enhance PPA and turnaround time.
• Evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and features to bring measurable innovation and ROI.
• Mentor and support other engineers, sharing expertise and driving team excellence.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in Physical Design.
• Strong background with advanced process nodes (5nm and below preferred).
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as DDR/PCIe (a plus).
• Experience building or maintaining implementation flows and tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl, TCSH).
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Seniorit y level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Design
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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