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Senior Physical Design Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-19 Kuala Lumpur, M14, Malaysia Permanent Hybrid ICT

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RM10,000–RM18,000/mo (RM120,000–RM216,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Senior Physical Design Engineer Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Job Summary Perform end to end physical design flow: Floorplanning Power planning (PG grid, IR) Placement & optimization CTS (Clock Tree Synthesis) Routing Post route optimization Achieve timing closure across all modes and corners Resolve DRC, LVS, ERC and signoff violations Handle low power design techniques: Multi Vt, Multi voltage (UPF) Power gating, clock gating Perform physical verification and signoff: STA (Primetime) SI / Crosstalk IR drop & EM analysis Work on advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm or below) Collaborate with: RTL & Micro architecture teams DFT & Test engineers Foundry and CAD teams Debug complex timing, congestion, power, and variability issues Drive methodology improvements and automation (scripts/flows)

Responsibilities

  • ● Collaborate With Stakeholders To Gather And Refine Design Requirements, Ensuring That Project Specifications Are Accurately Captured And Addressed.
  • ● Develop And Validate Prototypes Using Physical Design Tools Such As Synopsys Ic Compiler And Cadence Innovus, Ensuring Design Decisions Meet Performance And Functionality Criteria.
  • ● Mentor And Guide Junior Designers By Sharing Expertise Through Training Sessions And Creating Detailed Documentation To Enhance Team Knowledge.
  • ● Work Closely With Cross-Functional Teams, Including Hardware And Software Engineers, To Ensure Alignment Of Physical Design With Overall Project Goals And Objectives.
  • ● Partner With Quality Assurance Teams To Implement And Maintain Rigorous Testing Processes, Ensuring The Delivery Of High-Quality Designs That Meet Industry Standards.
  • ● Skill Requirements
  • ● Strong Understanding Of Physical Design Methodologies And Tools, Including Knowledge Of Place And Route, Drc, And Lvs Checks.
  • ● Proficiency In Using Design Software Such As Cadence, Synopsys, Or Mentor Graphics.
  • ● Familiarity With Semiconductor Design Principles And Practices.
  • ● Excellent Communication Skills To Effectively Interact With Stakeholders And Team Members.
  • ● Other Requirements
  • ● Optional But Valuable Certifications Include Certified Asic Design Engineer (Cade) And Physical Design Verification Certification.
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