{"id":2235,"date":"2026-07-01T23:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T23:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/job\/senior-physical-design-engineer-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T23:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T23:01:01","slug":"senior-physical-design-engineer-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/job\/senior-physical-design-engineer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Physical Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Senior Physical Design Engineer Overview<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IC Resources Recruitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Senior Physical Design Engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not Specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IT Jobs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Full Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Rest of UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This opportunity is with a pioneering AI and semiconductor business that is developing advanced multi-core in-memory compute SoCs. The position is aimed at an experienced physical design specialist who can take ownership of complex ASIC implementation work and help deliver high-performance chips in a fast-growing, innovation-led setting. The role is based in the UK and is remote.<\/p>\n<h3>What you will do<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Take responsibility for full-chip physical design activities from start to finish, including synthesis, floorplanning, placement, routing, extraction, and verification.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and execute strategies to achieve timing closure, implement effective clock-tree synthesis, and manage signal integrity concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Bring together multiple IP elements such as memories, I\/O structures, embedded cores, and interconnects into a coherent top-level design.<\/li>\n<li>Partner with colleagues across design and related disciplines to investigate and resolve technical issues in the design or the supporting toolchain.<\/li>\n<li>Create and refine automation and implementation flows using scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, and Bash.<\/li>\n<li>Act as a technical resource for junior team members by offering guidance, support, and mentorship.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute directly to the development of advanced AI and compute solutions that are intended for next-generation semiconductor products.<\/li>\n<li>Work within a globally distributed engineering environment where collaboration across functions is essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What the employer is looking for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Substantial ASIC physical design experience, with confidence working across the full flow from RTL to GDSII.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on familiarity with standard EDA platforms and tools such as Innovus, Genus, Design Compiler, ICC2, PrimeTime, StarRC, RedHawk, or equivalent solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of clocking approaches, clock-tree synthesis, and integration at the top level of a chip.<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to script and improve design or signoff flows.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent problem-solving, investigation, and debugging skills.<\/li>\n<li>Clear written and spoken English communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with chip-package-board co-simulation would be beneficial.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to advanced packaging techniques would be beneficial.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with EDA suppliers to address tool or methodology challenges would be beneficial.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of semiconductor device physics or multi-domain design issues would be an additional advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to operate at a senior level and provide technical leadership within the team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why this role stands out<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will have a high-impact position in a company focused on AI and deep-tech semiconductor innovation.<\/li>\n<li>The work involves advanced ASICs and next-generation compute solutions, giving you exposure to challenging and meaningful technical problems.<\/li>\n<li>You will be part of a world-class global team and have the chance to influence key implementation decisions.<\/li>\n<li>The role combines hands-on technical delivery with mentoring and leadership responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li>The position is remote within the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested candidates are invited to apply through the application process on the page. For further information about this role, or to discuss other physical design opportunities, you can contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources.<\/p>\n<p>Job ID: 416017.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>Degree Requirement:<\/strong> Not Specified<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa Sponsorship May be<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Rest of UK","_application":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/en\/jobs\/senior-physical-design-engineer-416017\/","_company_name":"IC Resources Recruitment","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"GBP","_job_salary_unit":"yearly"},"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-2235","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}