POSITION: SENIOR PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER 

Location: Ho Chi Minh city/Da Nang city, Vietnam 

About Connexus:  

Connexus is a fast-growing fabless semiconductor startup focused on AI chips and advanced chip design services. We aim to empower the next generation of AI workloads with cutting-edge technologies, while building a collaborative, innovative, and people-first culture. 

Role overview:  

Lead the full chip implementation from RTL to GDSII, driving PPA excellence and successful tape-outs. Mentor the team, optimize design flows, and collaborate across functions to deliver cutting-edge AI and semiconductor solutions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own the physical design flow (RTL → GDSII) for AI accelerator chips. 

• Drive PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization for AI workloads. 

• Perform floor-planning, power planning, STA, CTS, routing, DRC/LVS, SI and noise analysis. 

• Execute sign-off for timing, DRC, LVS, and power analysis. 

• Develop and maintain APR scripts and back-end design methodologies. 

• Evaluate and improve EDA tools, flows, and automation. 

• Lead/Mentor the physical design team, including junior engineers and trainees. 

• Contribute to R&D and continuous improvement of Connexus’ ASIC design methodology. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication, Physics, or related fields. 

• Preferred more than 4 years’ experience in ASIC Back-End Design Engineering.  

• Hands on experience with detailed exposure to an actual SoC physical design in STA, Floor-Planning, Power Analysis, CTS, Routing, DRC/LVS and Noise Analysis using Magma or Synopsys ASIC physical design tools. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with attention to details. 

• Scripting language with Perl, Tk/Tcl, AWK, Shell scripting a very big asset. Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills. 

• Good English communication skills. 

• Strong team player, self-motivated, humble, honest, and willing to learn 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience in using and optimizing EDA tools. 

• Knowledge of advanced process technologies and layout verification methodologies. 

Why join Connexus:: 

• Competitive salary based on capability, full SHUI on salary 

• Private medical insurance. 

• Mentorship from top industry experts 

• Comprehensive CNX Academy training 

Apply via email: job@connexus.vn