Senior Physical Design Engineer

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Toronto, ON
In-Office
Senior level
Semiconductor
The Role
The role involves driving backend processes in physical design, optimizing PPA, performing verification, and addressing power integrity issues with a focus on collaboration and detail.
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The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You’ll Do           

  • Drive the backend process through the entire implementation flow 
  • Floor-planning/ Block Partitioning /Power Planning 
  • Support Front-End team in performing PPA optimization trials    
  • Leverage LLM and EDA tools to drive PPA optimization
  • Place & Route with special focus on power and area optimization
  • Clock Tree Synthesis/Inspection/Optimization 
  • Static timing verification and timing closure experience 
  • Perform physical verification and fixing (DRC, ANT, DFM, LVS, ERC,…) 
  • Perform EM/IR signoff and address power integrity issues.  

What You’ll Need 

  • 7+ years of Physical Design experience  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent 
  • Low-Power Designs experience desired 
  • SOC design experience is desired
  • Advanced technology node experience desired  

About You 

  • Extremely detail oriented 
  • Great collaboration and communication skills 
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Good scripting skills 
  • Drives for consistency 
  • Takes personal pride in high standard of outputs 
  • Self-motivated and self-managing 

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)​

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

Top Skills

Backend Process
Eda Tools
Physical Design
Power And Area Optimization
Soc Design
Timing Closure
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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
636 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We work to create silicon that enables the highest performing, most reliability and lowest power digital communication networks.

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