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Physical Design Engineer

DensityAI

Mountain View, CAFull-time$230–400K/yrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$230–400K/yr
Location
Mountain View, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

Job overview

DensityAI is hiring a Physical Design Engineer. The role involves owning floorplan-to-signoff physical design for AI accelerator silicon blocks, collaborating with chip‑design and software teams, and driving the AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale‑out.

Key focus areas include Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon.

Successful candidates bring 8+ Years Experience On High Performance Designs, 7nm Or Better Technology Nodes Experience, and Work Authorization. Important skills include Physical Design, AI-Assisted Tool Flows, Synthesis, Place & Route, CTS, and Signoff. Preferred (not required): Multi-Die Packaging, CoWoS, 2.5D / 3D Packaging, and Signal Integrity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical DesignAI-Assisted Tool FlowsSynthesisPlace & RouteCTSSignoffCadence InnovusSynopsys Fusion CompilerPrimeTimeTempusCollaboration With ArchitectsCollaboration With RTL DesignersCollaboration With EDA VendorsCollaboration With FoundriesMulti-Die PackagingCoWoS2.5D / 3D PackagingSignal Integrity

Qualifications

8+ Years Experience on High Performance Designs7nm or Better Technology Nodes ExperienceWork Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

About the role Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale-out.

What you'll do

  • Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon

  • Use and develop AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate physical design and signoff timelines

What we're looking for

  • Exceptional abilities across the full physical design flow (synthesis, place & route, CTS, signoff)

  • 8+ years of experience on very high performance designs at advanced technology nodes (7nm or better)

  • Hands-on with industry-standard PD tools (Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, or equivalent) and signoff (PrimeTime, Tempus, or equivalent)

  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with architects, RTL designers, EDA vendors, and foundries to design and sign off complex chips

  • (Optional) Multi-die packaging (CoWoS, 2.5D / 3D), thermal / IR / EM signoff, signal integrity, or DFT-aware physical design

Compensation Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

Visa Sponsorship DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Equal Opportunity DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.

California pay range $230,000 — $400,000 USD

Compensation Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

Visa Sponsorship DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Equal Opportunity DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.

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