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February 22, 2026
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Physical Design Engineer, ASIC

Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$132K/yr - $189K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Google is a leading technology company that is shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. In this role, you will contribute to the development of custom silicon solutions for TPU technology, collaborating with various teams to optimize performance, power, and area for complex digital designs.
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Responsibilities

  • Participate in the physical design of blocks
  • Contribute to the design and closure of the full chip and individual blocks from RTL-to-GDS
  • Collaborate with internal logic and internal and external teams to achieve the best power/performance analysis (PPA). This includes conducting feasibility studies for new microarchitectures as well as optimizing runs for finished RTL

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with physical design (e.g., from RTL to GDSII, including key stages like floor planning, place and route, and timing closure)
  • Experience in Python, Tcl, or Perl scripting

Preferred

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture
  • Experience with Synopsys/Cadence PnR tools and backend flows (e.g., LEC, PI/SI, DRC/LVS, etc.)
  • Experience working with external partners on physical design (PD) closure
  • Experience in static timing analysis (STA), with an understanding of how to define timing corners, margins and derates
  • Understanding of DFT including Scan, MBIST and LBIST
  • Understanding of performance, power and area (PPA) trade-offs

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
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