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A fantastic new opportunity for a Digital Physical Design Engineer to join a world-leading Semiconductor company based in beautiful Switzerland. Our client are well-known experts in low-power integrated circuit design for a whole host of application areas, ranging from automotive, consumer, communications and avionics. They have grown year on year, and now seek an experienced Digital Physical Design Engineer / Digital Backend Design Engineer to join their team in the French-speaking region of Switzerland. As the Digital Physical Design Engineer here you will be responsible for Static Timing Analysis, Place & Route and Physical Verification of ICs. You will take ownership for the defining the physical constraints of implemented blocks, as well as floorplanning, logic placement, Clock Tree Synthesis and timing optimisation. Requirements include.. A degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD) in microelectronics or similar A solid understanding of the full RTL-GDSII flow Several years’ experience working in Digital Physical Design / Digital Backend Design Expertise in: Static Timing Analysis (STA) Place & Route (P&R) Floorplanning Physical verification You will need to speak fluent English, and have a great team work ethic. Our client is a very friendly, welcoming company, which encourages ideas and innovation, and rewards achievement. For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne.

Physical Design Engineer – Paris A market leader in 4G/5G Cellular IoT technology is looking for a Physical Design Engineer to join them in Paris. Having over 20 years of experience in this field their product range and client base are extensive. Requirements: 4+ successful tapeouts Experience working from RLT-GDSII Experience with Cadence tools his highly desirable although not essential Experience working at 22nm and lower Fluent in written and spoken English For more information on this role or others please contact Jordan Browne.

Physical Design Engineer – Hampshire I am looking for a Physical Design Engineer to come and join a client in Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Satellite SoCs through the complete life cycle. You will join a dynamic team that are now leading the way to market leadership by building complete products and systems based on their advanced technology. Their chips are used in a range of applications such as Automotive, IoT, Broadband and automotive. Required experience: A good academic record with a 1st or 2:1 in Electronics or a related field 3+ successful tapeouts Knowledge of entire PD flow from netlist to GDS (Floorplanning, Power planning, Placement & Optimization, CTS, Routing, Post route optimization and DRC closure). Experience in logic synthesis, conformal, static timing analysis and Place and Route (PnR) Experience working on projects at 28nm and lower For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne.

A fabless semiconductor company is looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer to join their team in Grenoble. They design highly integrated mixed signal products which are used in a range of markets such as wireless communications, defence, and aerospace. In this role you will work at chip and block level to help achieve state of the art integrated circuits in their CMOS technology. Requirements: A Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineer or a related field Experience working across the whole flow from RTL2GDSII Background in digital electronic and signal processing Experience working in Mixed- Signal IC’s is highly desirable Experience with Cadence or Synopsys tools Must be able to communicate fluently in English This client also has also has several other sites in France so location won’t be an issue. For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources on+ 44 (0)118 907 3075.

I am looking for Physical Implementation Engineers of all levels to come and join the team in Cork. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Global Semiconductor company who is expanding their team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and stable company that work on all aspects of leading-edge technology. This role would best suit a Junior Engineer looking to take the next step in their career and enhance their knowledge, or a Senior Engineer looking to lead a team and demonstrate their expertise. You will be using the latest tools and techniques whilst working down to advanced nm’s, 5nm’s, and below! Requirements: Bachelors in Electronics Engineering or a related field 2+ successful tapeouts Good knowledge of timing and power analysis Experience with synthesis and implementation tools – Cadence or Synopsys Being a top company, my client also offers a competitive base salary, bonus scheme, RSUs and flexible work options. If you would be interested in hearing more about this opportunity or others, then please contact Jordan Browne.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physical Design Engineer to join a fabless semiconductor company who design highly integrated mixed signal products which are used in a range of markets such as wireless communications, defence, and aerospace. In this role you will work at chip and block level to help achieve state of the art integrated circuits in their CMOS technology. Located in Paris there is always something to do; whether it be looking at the famous architecture, visiting one of the many parks and gardens or visiting one of the theatres or bars. Paris also has excellent public transport links from within the city to get to neighbouring countries, so you can explore everywhere, and you won’t even need a car! Requirements: A Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineer or a related field Past experience mentoring junior Engineers Experience working across the whole flow from RTL2GDSII Background in digital electronic and signal processing Knowledge of digital hardware descriptive languages such as VHDL or Verilog Experience working in Mixed- Signal IC’s is highly desirable Experience with Cadence or Synopsys tools Must be able to communicate fluently in English (oral and written) This client also has several other sites in France so location won’t be an issue. For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources on+ 44 (0)118 907 3075.

Physical Design Engineer – Delft Based in the city of Delft, our client is a machine-learning Semiconductor start-up developing neuromorphic microprocessors for AI applications. They are expanding, seeking a number of engineers to join them, one of which is a position for a Digital Physical Design Engineer. Here as the Digital Physical Design Engineer you will have a technical lead responsibility, taking care of the RTL-GDS2 flow, including simulation, synthesis, place & route, through to production. You will work closely with front-end ASIC design engineers, as well as the analog-mixed signal design team to interface the digital sub-systems with neuromorphic compute elements, and contribute to the development of patents and IP. The ideal candidate for this role will have: Proven experience with 7+ tapeouts A proven background working in Digital Physical Design Solid skills within synthesis, static timing analysis (STA) and place & route (P&R) A good all-round understanding of the digital ASIC design flow Excellent problem-solving skills and a great team-work ethic You will enjoy working in a dynamic work environment driven by ambitious teams with the freedom to innovate. Our client is interested to hear from bright, motivated engineers with an interest in working in a fast-paced start-up. For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne

Senior Physical Design Engineer – Bristol I am looking for an experienced Physical Design Engineer to come and join a client in their brand-new IC Design team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-funded start-up developing optical processing technology for high-performance computing. You will join as their first Physical Design Engineer so will have the opportunity to take on a varied and take ownership of all Physical Design tasks. Requirements: Bachelors or Master of Engineering in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Good understanding of RTL To GDS implementation flow Experience working at 28nm, 16nm, 14nm or 7nm process nodes Experience in TCL, Shell, Python etc Experience in tapeout procedures Expertise in Timing constraints and STA Experience in DFT methodologies For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne.

Physical Design Engineer – UK remote A Semiconductor start-up is looking for an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join their UK Design team developing MEMS devices. You would join as the only Physical Design Engineer so will take ownership of the whole Physical Design flow. This is a unique opportunity to take on a varied role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to other tasks outside of your core domain. Requirements: Experience with Floorplanning, PnR, Synthesis, CTS, STA, and Physical Verification Experience with DFT is highly desirable Ability to work in a dynamic start environment Experience with industry-standard tools This client cannot provide VISA sponsorship so all candidates must have full UK working rights. For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne for more information.

Physical Design Engineer – Berkshire I am looking for an experienced Physical Design Engineer to come and join my client in Berkshire. You will be working for one of the most innovative Semiconductor companies that work in a range of markets. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects such as automotive and 5G. In this role will predominately work on leading-edge CPU projects working down to advanced technology nodes. Requirements: Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related subject Hands-on experience in floorplanning, CTS, PnR, Timing closure, and power optimization Experience in Synthesis, STA, DFT, DRC Experience working and 7nm, 5nm or lower Fluent in English This client also has sites in France, Germany, and Italy and is happy for Engineers to be based at any one of these sites as well. For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources.

Physical Design Engineer – Trento I am looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineers of all levels as I have an exciting new role in Italy for a Global brand at the new R&D centre in Trento. My client works in a range of markets including cellular, IoT and AI. You will be managing the whole back-end flow of the whole digital top working on their CMOS image sensors. Located in the beautiful City of Trento you will be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, well known for it’s Valleys and Lakes there are plenty of activities to do. Required experience Masters or PhD in Engineering or Physics Academic background in Technical, Electronics, Semiconductors and Physics English speaking 5 years+ of relevant industry experience For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources - [Telephone number removed] .

Physical Design Engineer – Cork I am looking for Physical Implementation Engineers of all levels to come and join the team in Cork. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Global Semiconductor company who is expanding their team in Cork. This is also a great opportunity to join a large and stable company that work on all aspects of leading-edge technology. This role would best suit a Junior Engineer looking to take the next step in their career and enhance their knowledge or a Senior Engineer looking to lead a team and demonstrate their expertise. You will be using the latest tools and techniques whilst working down to advanced nm’s, 5nm’s, and below! Requirements: Bachelors in Electronics Engineering or a related field 2+ successful tapeouts Good knowledge of timing and power analysis Experience with synthesis and implementation tools – Cadence or Synopsys Being a top company, my client also offers a competitive base salary, bonus scheme, RSUs and flexible work options. If you would be interested in hearing more about this opportunity or others, then please contact Jordan Browne.

Physical Design Engineer - Eindhoven or Hannover Our hugely successful fabless ASIC Design client based in Germany and the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join their expanding ASIC team. This company’s vast experience in developing complex multiprocessor System-on-Chip products has earned them a superb reputation as a leading name in industry. As part of ambitious growth plans for several international sites, they are seeking a first-rate Physical Design Engineer to join their design centre in Hamburg. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment on challenging chip products, based on the most advanced silicon technologies. Our client is looking for the best Physical Design Engineers to be based in Hannover or Eindhoven, and in return offers the level of challenge and immense career satisfaction that goes with it. Requirements: A good academic record with a 1st or 2:1 in Electronics or a related field Knowledge of entire PD flow from netlist to GDS (Floorplanning, Power planning, Placement & Optimization, CTS, Routing, Post route optimization and DRC closure). Experience in logic synthesis, conformal, static timing analysis and Place and Route (PnR) For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources.

Physical Design Engineer – Bucharest I am looking for Physical Design Engineers of all levels to come and join a Global Semiconductor company that works in a range of markets such as Automotive, Industrial, and Security. You will be in a cross-functional role working closely with other teams across the Globe to complete projects. This role would best suit an Engineer who has experience working on complex SoCs from RTL-GDS. Required experience: Experience with Floorplanning, PnR, Powerplanning, Synthesis, STA, CTS, and Physical Verification Experience with industry-standard tools Fluent in English For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne

Senior Physical Design Engineer – Berkshire I am looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer as I have an exciting new role in Berkshire. This is a superb opportunity to join our client, a leading international service company at their new UK Design Centre. You will be working on state-of-the-art and will be exposed to the full Physical Design flow whilst working on a range of different projects. Requirements: A good academic record with a 1st or 2:1 in Electronics or a related field Knowledge of entire PD flow from netlist to GDS (Floorplanning, Power planning, Placement & Optimisation, CTS, Routing, Post route optimisation and DRC closure). Experience in logic synthesis, conformal, static timing analysis and Place and Route (PnR) For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne

I am looking for a Digital Implementation Engineer to come and join my client in Munich. You will be working for one of the most innovative Semiconductor companies that work in a range of markets such as 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and health. As an Application Engineer, you are responsible for providing technical support for customers on Implementation tools and discovering any technical issues. Requirements: Bachelor's or Masters degree in electrical engineering or a related subject Proven experience in 5+ successful tape-outs Deep understanding of place and route Experience in Synthesis, STA, DFT, DRC For more information on this role or others please contact Jordan Browne – [Telephone number removed] .