About this opportunity
Bolt Graphics, Inc. lists this Staff / Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer opportunity in sunnyvale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff / Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer
Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.
Our Values
Be Fearless : Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
Remain Adaptable : Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
Educate Your Ego : Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.
About the role:
As a Staff / Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer , you will be responsible for driving full-chip or block-level physical implementation from netlist to GDSII. You will play a critical role in achieving timing, power, and area (PPA) targets while ensuring high-quality tapeouts.
What you'll do:
Ownend-to-end physical design flow: synthesis support, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and signoff
Drivetiming closure(setup/hold) across multiple PVT corners using advanced STA methodologies (OCV/POCV)
Perform and debugDRC/LVS/EM/IRissues and drive clean signoff
Work closely with RTL, architecture, and verification teams fordesign convergence
HandleECO flows, including late-stage timing and functional fixes
Optimize designs forpower, performance, and area (PPA)
Integrate and validatehard macros (SRAMs, IOs, analog blocks)
SupportGLS, SDF generation, and debug timing-related issues
Develop and enhanceautomation scripts(TCL/Python) for PD flows
Collaborate with foundry/vendor teams duringtapeout and signoff
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8–12 years of experiencein ASIC physical design
Proven experience infull-chip or large block implementation and tapeouts
Strong expertise in:
Floorplanning and power planning
Placement, CTS, routing, and physical verification
Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing closure
Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools such as:
Synopsys ICC2/Cadence Innovus
Experience with advanced nodes (7nm and below preferred)
Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience withlow-power design techniques (UPF/CPF)
Knowledge ofEMIR analysis(e.g.,Ansys RedHawk‑SC)
Familiarity withmulti-voltage designs and power domains
Experience withhigh-speed interfaces or complex SoCs (CPU/GPU/AI)
Exposure toGLS and timing‑related silicon debug
Scripting expertise inPython/TCL
Compensation Range: $200,000–$220,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role based in California; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
Equity - Stock Options
401(k) match
Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Worksite address
sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US
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