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.
* 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
* 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
* 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
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📌 Soc Physical Design Engineer (Macerata)
🏢 Nokia
📍 Macerata