Physical Design Timing Engineer
- Pay
- $220,000 – $320,000 per year
- Location
- Mountain View, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Cadence Innovus
- Synopsys Fusion Compiler
- PrimeTime
- Tempus
- timing closure
Also useful
- CoWoS
- 2.5D/3D packaging
- thermal/IR/EM signoff
- DFT-aware physical design
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Pto
About the role
Own Full chip and Block timing methodologies and execution to-signoff of our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale-out.
What you'll do
- Own Full chip and Block timing methodologies and execution to-signoff of our AI accelerator silicon.
- Use and develop AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate physical design timing convergence and signoff timelines.
What we're looking for
- Exceptional abilities across the full physical design flow (synthesis, place & route, CTS, signoff) with emphasis on timing flows and methodologies
- 10+ years of experience on very high performance designs at advanced technology nodes (7nm or better) and 2.5D/3D timing flows
- Hands-on with industry-standard PD tools (Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, or equivalent) and signoff (PrimeTime, Tempus, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with architects, RTL designers, EDA vendors, and foundries to design and sign off complex chips
- Post silicon characterization and process targeting experience is highly desirable
- (Optional) Multi-die packaging (CoWoS, 2.5D / 3D), thermal / IR / EM signoff, signal integrity, or DFT-aware physical design
Compensation
Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa Sponsorship
DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export Controls
Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
California pay range $220,000—$320,000 USD
From DensityAI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Physical Design Timing Engineer posting at DensityAI states compensation of $220,000 – $320,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on DensityAI's official career site.
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