Staff Physical Design Engineer
EnCharge AI · US-Remote, Canada
Posted 8 days ago · $170,000 to $240,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days EnCharge AI's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 26% of EnCharge AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at EnCharge AI
- high 21 stale, 0 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from EnCharge AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for EnCharge AI.
About this role
The Staff Physical Design Engineer at EnCharge AI will be responsible for the physical implementation of next-generation semiconductor chips, translating complex microarchitectures into efficient silicon. This role involves driving block-level and top-level design, achieving timing and power targets, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful tapeout execution.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 10–15 years of dedicated experience in physical design
- Strong understanding of EDA implementation flows with extensive experience using Cadence design tools
- Deep understanding of static timing analysis (STA) concepts and advanced timing closure methodologies
- Demonstrated success in top-level and block-level physical design
- Proficiency in low-power design techniques, debugging, and EM/IR check resolution/power grid verification
Nice to have
- Hierarchical floorplanning expertise
- Prior experience with PDK management or foundry tapeout processes
Worth weighing
- No specific information on remote work policies or team structure
- Salary range provided, but actual compensation is based on experience and skills
- Focus on advanced EDA tools and methodologies may imply a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar
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Listed by EnCharge AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.