Principal Physical Design Engineer / Physical Design – ACE US

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Digital Designer for SoC Implementation / Physical Design for advanced semiconductor products. This role will own end-to-end physical design execution across complex designs, driving delivery from RTL to silicon for cutting-edge technology nodes. The ideal candidate demonstrates deep technical expertise to implement a given design on silicon with optimized quality and meeting PPA targets. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Physical Design Ownership Lead Physical design execution including floorplanning, synthesis, place & route, CTS, routing, STA, PDN, PDV and signoff. Drive timing, power, IR/EM, and physical verification closure to achieve tapeout readiness. Deliver optimized PPA (Power, Performance, Area) across complex designs. Aligns with internal expectations of implementing designs on silicon with optimal quality, PPA, and cost efficiency 2. Team Leadership & Organization Development Participate in mentoring and career development. Role-Model execution discipline, review mechanisms, and performance tracking. Interface with senior leadership for status reporting, escalation, and decision-making. 3. Technical Strategy & Innovation Define and deploy next-generation physical design methodologies. Drive automation, flow optimization, and tool innovation. Lead adoption of advanced node technologies (5nm and beyond). Improve scalability, productivity, and design quality through methodology enhancements. 4.