Senior Application Engineer – Physical Design
Germany/ Remote working - All engineers must be based in Germany and have the right to work in Germany
A fast-growing, well-backed technology client in the semiconductor space is seeking an Engineer to join as a Senior Application Engineer with strong experience in backend physical design. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced chip implementation and real-time system insights, supporting major global players across sectors like automotive, AI, and cloud infrastructure.
As a Senior Application Engineer, you’ll collaborate with engineering and product teams to support the deployment and integration of a novel platform that enhances chip visibility during runtime. You’ll also work closely with customers to help solve technical challenges, drive successful adoption, and influence future development through hands-on feedback.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced physical design engineer who enjoys staying technical while engaging with customers on complex, high-impact projects.
What you’ll bring:
* A strong background in backend implementation (RTL2GDS) with experience taping out designs on advanced nodes.
* Fluency in using tools from major vendors (Cadence, Synopsys) and scripting with Python, TCL or Perl.
* Solid understanding of signoff flows such as STA, LVS, and DRC.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with a methodical and proactive approach.
* Any experience working directly with customers or as an Application Engineer is a plus.
What to expect:
* A dynamic environment working on innovative technologies used by the world's most recognisable tech companies.
* A chance to work with a technically strong and globally distributed team.
* Exposure to next-generation chip health and monitoring solutions with real-world application
Email - jordan.browne@ic-resources.com
Tel - 01189073075
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-browne-b4a08b20b/