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Senior Backend Engineer – ASIC / Physical Design(m/w/x)
RTL-to-GDSII implementation for ASICs and chiplets, ensuring sign-off quality. 5+ years backend/physical design experience required. Work on cutting-edge semiconductor projects.
Requirements
- Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or comparable qualification
- At least 5 years relevant professional experience in backend/physical design
- Very good knowledge of Cadence design flow (Genus, Innovus, Tempus)
- Very good knowledge of Siemens EDA (Calibre)
- Solid experience with advanced technology nodes
- Preferred knowledge and hands-on experience in Design for Test (DFT)
- Confident use of common EDA tools
- Scripting experience (Tcl, Python)
- Structured working style
- Analytical working style
- Team-oriented working style
- High degree of independence
- High quality awareness
- Business-fluent English
- German at A1 level
Tasks
- Own RTL-to-GDSII implementation for ASICs, SoCs, and chiplets
- Ensure sign-off-quality results for digital backend implementation
- Perform synthesis, floorplanning, place & route, and Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
- Conduct timing closure analyses
- Optimize for performance, power, and area (PPA)
- Work with state-of-the-art technology nodes (e.g., FinFET, GAAFET)
- Collaborate closely with frontend, DFT, and verification teams
- Contribute to the integration of complete system solutions
- Support the tape-out process through design reviews
- Perform technical alignment for tape-out
- Create structured documentation for tape-out
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- Cadence design flow
- Genus
- Innovus
- Tempus
- Siemens EDA
- Calibre
- Design for Test
- scan
- ATPG
- boundary scan
- EDA tools
- Tcl
- Python
Benefits
Diverse Work
- Diverse and challenging work
- Projects with practical components
- Work on cutting-edge semiconductor projects
Informal Culture
- Positive and supportive work culture
Mentorship & Coaching
- Structured onboarding process
- Coaching
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work
Learning & Development
- Professional development seminars
- Personal development seminars
- Language classes
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Senior Backend Engineer – ASIC / Physical Design(m/w/x)
RTL-to-GDSII implementation for ASICs and chiplets, ensuring sign-off quality. 5+ years backend/physical design experience required. Work on cutting-edge semiconductor projects.
Requirements
- Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or comparable qualification
- At least 5 years relevant professional experience in backend/physical design
- Very good knowledge of Cadence design flow (Genus, Innovus, Tempus)
- Very good knowledge of Siemens EDA (Calibre)
- Solid experience with advanced technology nodes
- Preferred knowledge and hands-on experience in Design for Test (DFT)
- Confident use of common EDA tools
- Scripting experience (Tcl, Python)
- Structured working style
- Analytical working style
- Team-oriented working style
- High degree of independence
- High quality awareness
- Business-fluent English
- German at A1 level
Tasks
- Own RTL-to-GDSII implementation for ASICs, SoCs, and chiplets
- Ensure sign-off-quality results for digital backend implementation
- Perform synthesis, floorplanning, place & route, and Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
- Conduct timing closure analyses
- Optimize for performance, power, and area (PPA)
- Work with state-of-the-art technology nodes (e.g., FinFET, GAAFET)
- Collaborate closely with frontend, DFT, and verification teams
- Contribute to the integration of complete system solutions
- Support the tape-out process through design reviews
- Perform technical alignment for tape-out
- Create structured documentation for tape-out
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- Cadence design flow
- Genus
- Innovus
- Tempus
- Siemens EDA
- Calibre
- Design for Test
- scan
- ATPG
- boundary scan
- EDA tools
- Tcl
- Python
Benefits
Diverse Work
- Diverse and challenging work
- Projects with practical components
- Work on cutting-edge semiconductor projects
Informal Culture
- Positive and supportive work culture
Mentorship & Coaching
- Structured onboarding process
- Coaching
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work
Learning & Development
- Professional development seminars
- Personal development seminars
- Language classes
About the Company
Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS
Industry
Research
Description
Das Unternehmen ist eines der weltweit führenden Institute für anwendungsorientierte Forschung in den Bereichen Künstliche Intelligenz, Mikroelektronik und Datenerfassung.
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