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Senior/Staff Physical Design Engineer

Silicon Labs

Senior/Staff Physical Design Engineer

Silicon Labs

Singapore

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On-site

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Full-time

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1w ago

Benefits & Perks

Equity

Healthcare

Equity

Healthcare

Required Skills

Physical Design

Timing Analysis

Low-Power Design

EDA Tools

Synthesis

Place and Route

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated So Cs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our Silicon Engineering team. This role involves driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge So Cs through advanced physical design methodologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in synthesis, floorplanning, place-and-route, timing closure, power/performance optimization, and sign-off flows.

Skills you’ll need:

  • Execute the end-to-end physical design flow for complex So Cs and IP blocks (from RTL handoff to GDSII).

  • Define and drive floorplanning, clock-tree synthesis (CTS), placement, routing, and timing closure strategies.

  • Own and optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics for assigned designs.

  • Manage design constraints, synthesis strategies, and sign-off criteria (timing, IR drop, EM, DRC/LVS).

  • Collaborate with front-end RTL, DFT, verification, and packaging teams to ensure seamless integration.

  • Drive EDA tool flow automation and methodology enhancements for improved efficiency and scalability.

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and design excellence.

  • Work closely with foundries and vendors on process technology bring-up, PDK updates, and tape-out readiness.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field.

  • 4+ years of experience in ASIC physical design

  • Hands-on expertise in EDA tools: Synopsys (ICC2, Fusion Compiler, Prime Time),

  • Cadence (Innovus, Tempus), or equivalent.

  • Strong background in timing analysis, low-power methodologies, and ECO

  • flows.

  • Solid understanding of architecture-to-GDSII flows and sign-off requirements.

  • Experience with chip-level integration and hierarchical design methodologies.

  • Knowledge of low-power design techniques (UPF/CPF, power gating, DVFS).

  • Familiarity with DFT, STA, and physical verification methodologies.

  • Exposure to multi-clock, multi-voltage, and multi-domain designs

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits & Perks:

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

  • Medical and dental insurance coverage including spouse and child(ren)

  • Bi yearly health screening and flu vaccination

  • Office location is above Tai Seng MRT station

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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