Physical Design Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="none">Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:240,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/">OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras</a>, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.</p></div><p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">About The Role</strong></p> <p>As our team grows Cerebras is looking for a world class physical design engineer. We are looking for a strong learner who can learn how we do PD and integration of our wafer scale design.<br>As a member of our tight knit physical design team, you will perform a variety of physical design tasks such as synthesis, place and route, timing and block closure / sign off. You will be involved in all aspects of physical design and implementation. You will work closely with the RTL team and with full-chip integration of these blocks.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Skills and Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>7+ years of physical design/verification experience.</li> <li>Strong experience in block/subsystem timing closure.</li> <li>Strong ability to learn and grow with the team.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of block level and full-chip physical verification methodology.</li> <li>Expert at optimizing for the best power/performance and area.</li> <li>Experience with the complete physical design flow. Knowledge of Synopsys tool suite is a plus.</li> <li>Expert with ICV or Calibre tools resolving block and full-chip DRC and LVS issues.</li> <li>Expert with IR/EM analysis and resolution.</li> <li>Good understanding of full chip floor-planning and integration.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong ability in scripting languages like Tcl and Python. Ability to make flow enhancements.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work with RTL teams to optimize for physical design.</li> <li>Ability to take on a leadership role after ramping up on wafer scale design</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>Why Join Cerebras</strong></h4> <p>People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection&nbsp; point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:</p> <ol> <li>Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.</li> <li>Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.</li> <li>Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.</li> <li>Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.</li> <li>Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.</li> </ol> <p>Read our blog:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cerebras.net/blog/5-reasons-to-join-cerebras" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.</a></p> <h4>Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!</h4> <hr> <p><em>Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;</em><em>We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. </em><em>We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.</em></p> <hr> <p><em>This website or its third-party tools process personal data. For more details, click <a href="https://www.cerebras.net/privacy/" target="_blank">here</a> to review our CCPA disclosure notice.</em></p></div>