Microsoft Senior Physical Design Engineer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

74210537

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in production design tape outs & implementing PPA (Power, Performance and Area) solutions with deep understanding of E2E DFT-Functional Timing Analysis & Convergence Physical Design domain.

Other Qualifciations:

• The ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in large-scale SoC, CPU, and IP design tape-outs utilizing advanced foundry process nodes.
• Deep expertise in DFT-Physical Design (PD) architecture, including DFT modes and methodologies, with comprehensive experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for complex hierarchical SoC/CPU designs.
• Expertise in Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation for power/timing convergence. Solid grasp of Timing (Functional and DFT) ECO closure methodologies is essential.
• Collaborate closely with Physical Design engineers to proactively identify and address DFT and functional architectural challenges, clocking strategies, global bus planning, and RTL/architecture feedback across various milestones.
• Proficient in understanding functional and DFT constraints, performing STA, driving timing optimization, and achieving timing closure.
• Thorough understanding of design trade-offs across power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys, and Cadence tool suites.
• Partner effectively with PD, DFT, STA flow, CAD teams, and EDA tool vendors to ensure seamless integration and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of individual deliverables while contributing collaboratively across teams.
• Proven track record in mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing teams through clear and effective communication.
• interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive team environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in automation and scripting using languages such as Perl, TCL, and Python.
• Great communication, collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to contribute to D&I

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 25th, 2025.

• Accountable for Design-for-Test (DFT) & Functional mode Timing Analysis and convergence within the Physical Design (PD) domain.
• Facilitate coordination across cross-functional teams, including DFT, RTL/Design/IP, Static Timing Analysis (STA), CAD, Architecture, Power & Performance, and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive execution of timing- and power-critical IPs with a focus on Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction in signoff timing and extraction methodologies, including tools, flows, and methodology (TFM).
• Experience in Synthesis to PD Signoff of partitions/blocks is considered a significant advantage.
• Exhibit comprehensive technical proficiency across all various sub-domains of Physical Design and End-to-End Timing Signoff.
• Comprehensive updates and strategic planning communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage in cross-regional collaboration aligned with project and organizational needs.
• Exemplify Microsoft’s core values, including Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence Impact, Sound Judgment, and a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.