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Alphawave IP, Inc.

Staff Engineer II - Physical Design

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The role involves driving backend processes, optimizing design for power and area, and ensuring timing closure and physical verification for IC design.
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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      

  • End-to-End ASIC Implementation
    • Lead the physical implementation flow from RTL handoff and architectural definition to final GDS delivery.
    • Collaborate with front-end designers to anticipate and resolve physical design challenges early in the design cycle.
       
  • Floor planning & Power Planning
    • Develop and optimize complex/unconventional floorplans, ensuring efficient placement, routing, and power distribution.
    • Oversee power planning strategies to meet performance, power, and area (PPA) goals.
       
  • Tool Expertise & Automation
    • Use Synopsys tools (e.g., Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler, Design Compiler) to perform place-and-route, STA, and sign-off checks.
    • Develop and maintain advanced TCL scripts to automate design flows, improve efficiency, and reduce turnaround time.
       
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with the architectural, front-end, verification, and operations teams to align on design objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
    • Provide mentorship to junior team members and guide best practices in physical design methodologies.
       
  • Technical Leadership & Project Management
    • Serve as a subject matter expert on physical implementation strategies, offering guidance in design reviews and project planning.
    • Identify potential design bottlenecks, propose solutions, and lead continuous process improvements.

What You’ll Need

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on ASIC physical design experience, including floorplanning, power planning, place-and-route, timing closure, and sign-off for advanced process nodes.
  • Tool Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Synopsys design tools (e.g., Fusion Compiler, ICC2, Design Compiler), with a proven track record in successful tapeouts.
  • Scripting Skills: Advanced TCL scripting skills to automate complex flows and enhance design productivity.
  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams—designers, verification engineers, and program managers—to drive design success from concept to tapeout.
  • Leadership: Prior experience leading or mentoring teams, with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Problem-Solving: Solid understanding of physical design challenges—especially in unconventional or cutting-edge architectures—and ability to propose innovative solutions.

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

As part of our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Provisions to pursue advanced education from Premium Institute, eLearning content providers
  • Medical Insurance and a cohort of Wellness Benefits
  • Educational Assistance
  • Advance Loan Assistance
  • Office lunch & Snacks Facility

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

Clock Tree Synthesis
Low-Power Design
Physical Design
Physical Verification
Power And Area Optimization
Static Timing Verification

Alphawave IP, Inc. Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND Office

Sai Radhe Commercial Complex B-Wing, Final Plot No. 100+101, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411001

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