Senior Physical Design Engineer: Tapeouts & Equity

Posted today

bolt graphicsSunnyvale (CA)

Computer Hardware Engineers Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Lead

SALARY

$200,000 per year

Apply

About the role

A semiconductor startup based in California is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer to drive full-chip implementations and meet PPA targets. This role requires 8–12 years of experience in ASIC physical design, specializing in tools like Synopsys ICC2 and Cadence Innovus. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-chip or large block implementations and a hands-on approach to debugging. The compensation range is competitive, between $200,000 and $220,000 per year.

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.