As a Senior Staff Physical Implementation CAD Engineer at Samsung System LSI, you will lead the development of cutting-edge physical design CAD flows for high-performance GPU and SoC designs at advanced technology nodes below 5nm. Your daily responsibilities include defining and evolving next-generation physical design methodologies, providing technical leadership to project teams, driving automation through scripting (Python, Tcl, shell), and collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance tool capabilities. You will also mentor junior engineers and foster innovation in GPU physical implementation methodology. This role requires extensive experience in Physical Design CAD, expertise in Cadence and Synopsys P&R tools, and a deep understanding of advanced technology node challenges, including static timing analysis and voltage-aware optimization.
Skills
Python
Tcl
shell
Cadence
Synopsys
Calibre
ICV
DTCO
Physical Design CAD
P&R
Static Timing Analysis
voltage-aware optimization
voltage drop analysis
scripting and automation
advanced technology node challenges
GPU physical design
place-and-route
timing closure
power optimization
signoff methodologies
What you'll do
Define and evolve next-generation physical design flows for advanced nodes.
Provide technical leadership to project teams, resolving complex implementation challenges.
Champion automation development using scripting languages like Python and Tcl.
Advance cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners on emerging technologies.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
What we're looking for
11+ years of experience in Physical Design CAD or methodology development for complex GPU/SoC programs.
Strong expertise in physical design flows including synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, power optimization, and signoff methodologies.
Deep experience with Cadence and/or Synopsys P&R toolsets, Static Timing Analysis, voltage-aware optimization, and voltage drop analysis.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Tcl, shell) for building scalable CAD infrastructure.
Experience leading complex technical initiatives and driving process/methodology innovation.
Strong understanding of advanced technology node challenges (<5nm) including physical verification flows and DTCO considerations.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to influence in a fast-paced global environment.
Market check
Salary context
This
$180,200–$297,200
range sits above
81%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$149,150–$234,170
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$161,771–$223,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational corporation and a global leader in technology, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and home appliances.
Samsung Electronics currently has
32 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$175,000–$208,400
across 29 roles with salary data.