Physical Design Engineer
Company websitedensityai.com (DensityAI, opens in new tab)
Base salary $230K to $320K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Mountain View, CA
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- LocationMountain View, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
About the role
Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale-out.
What you'll do
- Own floorplan-to-signoff physical design for one or more blocks of our AI accelerator silicon
- Use and develop AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate physical design and signoff timelines
What we're looking for
- Exceptional abilities across the full physical design flow (synthesis, place & route, CTS, signoff)
- 8+ years of experience on very high performance designs at advanced technology nodes (7nm or better)
- Hands-on with industry-standard PD tools (Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, or equivalent) and signoff (PrimeTime, Tempus, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with architects, RTL designers, EDA vendors, and foundries to design and sign off complex chips
- (Optional) Multi-die packaging (CoWoS, 2.5D / 3D), thermal / IR / EM signoff, signal integrity, or DFT-aware physical design
Compensation
Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa Sponsorship
DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export Controls
Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
Equal Opportunity
DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
California pay range
$230,000—$320,000 USD
Compensation
Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa Sponsorship
DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export Controls
Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
Equal Opportunity
DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.
Source: DensityAI on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($230,000) is above 93% of the 2,039 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 15 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,000; the middle half runs from $124,000 to $173,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingPhysical Design Engineer$230K to $320K
Electrical Engineer, Hardware Systems$230K to $280K
Firmware Engineer$220K to $275K
Physical Design Timing Engineer$220K to $320K
RTL Engineer$215K to $300K
Signal Integrity & Power Integrity Engineer$215K to $275K
PCB Quality Engineer$215K to $265K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Physical Design Engineer (this listing) | $230K - $320K |
| Electrical Engineer, Hardware Systems | $230K - $280K |
| Firmware Engineer | $220K - $275K |
| Physical Design Timing Engineer | $220K - $320K |
| RTL Engineer | $215K - $300K |
| Signal Integrity & Power Integrity Engineer | $215K - $275K |
| PCB Quality Engineer | $215K - $265K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-05-20
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Mountain View, CA
$230,000—$320,000 USD
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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