SoC Physical Design Engineer
Pubblicato il 16-10-2026 - Nokia in Treviso
Overview In this role, you will implement physical design for Optical Network ASICs across cutting-edge nodes, focusing on power, performance, and area. You will work within a hardware/RTL team to translate designs into silicon and optimize flows for submicron processes. You’ll tackle floorplanning, placement, routing, and timing closure, shaping multi-project IP and design methodologies. The opportunity centers on delivering best-in-class silicon while learning the latest nodes and tools. You will contribute to a mission-driven environment that values automation and rigorous verification.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working schemes Parental leave (90 days) with return option Life insurance for employees Well-being programs for mental and physical health Participation in Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) Career development and coaching/mentoring
Responsabilità
Perform floorplanning, place & route, and power/clock distribution for blocks and full chips Execute physical verification, IR/EM analysis,
and timing closure at block and chip level Collaborate with logic designers and hardware teams on feasibility studies and design trade-offs Evaluate IP vendors, process nodes, and provide actionable recommendations Develop PD methodologies and automation scripts for steps from Synthesis to GDSII Conduct static timing analysis, create timing constraints, validate critical paths, and sign off timing
Requisiti fondamentali
3+ years of experience in ASIC physical design flow and methodologies on 3/5/7nm nodes Solid knowledge of RTL to GDSII and underlying IC design concepts Experience with EDA tools: Fusion Compiler or Innovus, Primetime or equivalent, Calibre, Redhawk Scripting experience in TCL, Python or Perl Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics and Communication/VLSI/Microelectronics Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams team collaboration analytical mindset problem solving ASIC physical design flow Floorplanning and placement/routing Power/clock distribution design