Sr Physical Design Engineer

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This is an on-site, hybrid opportunity. This is not a remote work opportunity. Ericsson Austin has an exciting opportunity for you in a fast-paced, highly collaborative technical environment. We are looking for a highly detailed person who loves problem solving and can tackle complex timing and power challenges in next-gen SoCs, driving solutions that set new industry benchmarks.

Ericsson Silicon develops tailor-made, high-performance solutions for present and future RAN needs. Our Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) power cutting‑edge System on a Chip (SoC) – a game changer in telecommunications. With signal processors (DSPs) and accelerators, our technology enables high‑performance, energy‑efficient, and lightweight network solutions. The role will work closely with engineering disciplines in Austin and Sweden to make sure that the final ASIC achieves the goals of the program.

• Be an empowered designer tasked with improving PPA of Ericsson ASICs
• Evaluate feasibility of architectural features through back end implementation
• Partner with front end design teams to address timing, power and congestion challenges
• Deliver a synthesized netlist to ASIC BE vendor, and collaborate with vendor to address physical design tradeoffs
• Work with DFT and architecture teams to develop timing constraints
• Provide technical leadership and direction for junior members of the team
• Participate in defining flows, methods and drive continuous improvement

• 10+ years of physical design experience and minimum of a BS EE/CE
• Expert in one or many of these areas – Methods to improve PPA, RTL checks and synthesis, STA constraints, DFT clocking architecture, physical design of high speed interface IPs
• Knowledge of System Verilog or VHDL
• Accomplished at problem resolution and execution per project plan/needs
• Prior experience in a Senior or Lead Engineer role, including direct responsibility for guiding and mentoring junior team members and setting technical direction.
• Highly team oriented

• Good scripting skills in Tcl or Python
• Knowledge of low power implementation methodology through UPF
• Knowledge of RTL2
  
  GDS methodology in 5nm or below technology nodes

Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co‑creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls.

You will find yourself in a speak‑up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work‑life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: USA || Austin, Texas

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Recruiter name:
Jim Everett

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