Overview
Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer – High-Performance ASICs. This is a permanent position in Cork, Ireland with an industry-leading semiconductor company at its central European R&D Centre. The role focuses on leading complex physical design efforts across the full ASIC development lifecycle—from architectural definition through tape-out.
Responsibilities
* Lead physical design of digital and/or analog IP to meet aggressive power, performance, and area (PPA) goals
* Define architectures, circuit-level specifications, and simulation strategies
* Own end-to-end ASIC development: RTL, synthesis, place & route, timing, and sign-off
* Collaborate with system architects, hardware, and software teams to ensure implementation success
* Utilize industry-standard tools for RTL-to-GDS flows and physical implementation (e.g., Virtuoso, Synopsys, Cadence)
* Prepare technical documentation and mentor junior engineers
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years, Master’s with 5+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design and physical implementation
* Proficient in architecture-level planning, RTL design, verification, and physical closure
* Strong background in digital/analog IP development and IC packaging integration
* Skilled in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) and use of design/verification tools
* Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate with senior technical and leadership teams
Company and Location
Permanent role based in Cork, Ireland.
How to apply
If you are interested in this Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer position, please send a CV to ts@eu-recruit.com.
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