SEMIFIVE

SEMIFIVE is a leading custom silicon design partner, positioning itself as the new global hub for custom silicon. Founded in 2019 in Seoul, South Korea, the company leverages over 20 years of Korean…

AIASICCustom SiliconHPCPlatform-basedSamsung FoundrySemiconductorSoC Designsemifive.com

SEMIFIVE

AIASICCustom SiliconHPCPlatform-basedSamsung FoundrySemiconductorSoC Designsemifive.com

HQSeongnam-si, KR

Team Size219

Open Jobs4

Total Funding$199M

Latest Fundraise3 years ago

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Physical Design Engineer

On-SiteBengaluru, Karnataka, IN

On-Site • Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Company Description

SEMIFIVE is a leading design solution partner that bridges global customers with Samsung Foundry. The organization focuses on delivering cutting-edge semiconductor design solutions to address complex challenges. SEMIFIVE is renowned for its innovation and collaborative approach, empowering semiconductor advancements globally. The company strives to enable groundbreaking technologies by providing high-quality design services.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Bengaluru for a Physical Design Engineer. The role involves working on the implementation of physical design flows, performing physical verification, and collaborating on logic and circuit design projects. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality of designs, overseeing physical implementation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

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4–10 years of hands-on experience in Physical Design from RTL to GDSII

Strong expertise in floorplanning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing, and signoff

Proven experience in advanced technology nodes (e.g., 8nm and below)

Solid understanding of timing closure (STA), including setup/hold, SI, and ECO flows

Experience with low-power design techniques (UPF, multi-voltage, power gating)

Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools (Synopsys ICC2/PrimeTime, Formality, Mentor Calibre, RedHawk)

Hands-on experience with DRC/LVS, IR drop, EM analysis , and physical verification signoff

Strong scripting skills in Tcl ; working knowledge of Perl/Python is a plus

Ability to debug and resolve complex PD challenges and drive blocks/chips to closure

Experience collaborating with RTL, DFT, Packaging, and Foundry teams

Good understanding of process technology, layout-dependent effects, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM)

Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as well as mentor junior engineers