Principal Physical Design Engineer (Full Chip Expert)Location: General / HybridDepartment: EngineeringReports to: Physical Design Function LeadJoin Aion Silicon and Shape the Future of Semiconductor InnovationAt Aion Silicon, we're seeking an experienced Principal Physical Design Engineer to lead the physical implementation of complex, cutting‑edge SoCs and ASICs. This is a senior technical leadership role for a recognised Full‑Chip Physical Design expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring engineering teams, and driving successful tape‑outs on advanced technology nodes.You will take ownership of the complete physical design flow, from RTL/netlist handoff through to final sign‑off and GDSII generation, working closely with cross‑functional teams across the globe.What You'll Be Doing Lead full-chip physical implementation for complex SoC and ASIC designs. Define and drive chip‑level physical design strategies, methodologies and best practices. Coordinate closely with RTL, STA, DFT, Packaging, Foundry and EDA partners to achieve successful design closure.



Mentor and coach Physical Design engineers, supporting capability development across the team. Review and approve block‑level physical design deliverables before integration. Lead technical reviews, debug sessions and closure activities. Support recruitment activities and contribute to building a world‑class Physical Design team. Represent Aion Silicon at universities, conferences and industry events, sharing technical expertise and promoting innovation. Ensure the team remains at the forefront of industry methodologies, tools and advanced‑node technologies.What We're Looking For 10+ years of Physical Design experience with a proven track record of full-chip delivery. Strong expertise in advanced technology nodes, including 7nm, 5nm and below. Experience delivering multiple complex SoC or ASIC tape‑outs. Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring and developing engineers. Strong customer engageme

📌 Principal Physical Design Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Aion Silicon
📍 Barcelona