Physical Design Engineer
Inspire Semiconductor, Inc.Austin, Texas, United States
Posted December 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
At InspireSemi, we're revolutionizing high-performance computing with groundbreaking architecture that packs thousands of 64-bit CPU cores onto a single chip.
Job Description
Join InspireSemi, a hypergrowth startup revolutionizing high-performance computing, as a Physical Design Engineer. Execute critical aspects of our chip implementation flow, driving physical design of cutting-edge SoCs from floorplanning through signoff.
Requirements
- Own and drive block-level and top-level physical design through place and route (P&R)
- Develop and optimize floorplans for complex IP blocks and SoC integration
- Implement and manage clock tree synthesis (CTS) and optimize clock distribution for performance and power
- Perform detailed routing and analyze timing, signal integrity, and power integrity issues
- Ensure physical design closure: Drive timing closure, power optimization, and DRC/LVS/ANT signoff
- Collaborate closely with front-end design teams to ensure seamless RTL to GDS handoff
- Contribute to and improve physical design flows, methodologies, and automation for better PPA and turnaround time
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- Meaningful equity
- Flexible time off
- Hybrid work model