Physical Design Engineer II
Microsoft · Posted Sep 30
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
Get a personal compatibility score
Add a resume for personal matches
About the role
Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) builds the core infrastructure and foundational technologies powering Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud, including server and data center hardware for over 200 online businesses such as Azure, Office 365, Teams, and Xbox Live. The team defines and delivers operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving planning, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability of Microsoft cloud hardware. This role is a Physical Design Engineer position focused on physical design implementation and physical integration for cutting-edge semiconductor products.
What you will do
- As a Physical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for Physical Design tasks at block, subsystem, sub-chip, and/or full-chip level. The tasks will include Floorplanning, Synthesis, Placement, CTS and custom clocking, Routing, Static Timing, Physical Verification, Formal Equivalency, Power Efficiency, IR-Drop, and EM. You may also be involved in Physical Design flow development/automation and evaluation of and recommendations for technology, IP, and vendor selection.
- You are expected to be able to work with limited direction, have keen attention to detail, and be able to provide crisp status of progress, issues, and risks on the program to the management team. Occasional travel may be required.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's or master’s in electrical or computer engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience
- Experience in physical design implementation, signoff at block / sub system / sub-chip / SoC level.
- Experience in tapeouts of complex ASICs in leading edge technology
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are 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.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
Recent coverage
Windows Central
Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Version 26H2 and Previews Next-Gen AI Features2026-10-04
Barchart
Wells Fargo Adds Microsoft to Q4 Tactical Ideas List With Street-High Target2026-10-06
The Official Microsoft Blog
Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn Leadership Update Issued by Satya Nadella2026-10-01