Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Texas
Physical Design Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in semiconductor manufacturing, defense electronics, and consumer chip design across Austin, Dallas, and San Jose-adjacent design centers operating from Texas soil. Major employers with deep, lasting roots here include Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, and Samsung Semiconductor's Austin fab. Demand runs from junior layout engineers through principal physical implementation leads, with the sharpest need in timing closure, place-and-route, and power integrity. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the Physical Design Flow of high-speed DDR, graphics, physical verification flows, micro-architecture, SOC algorithm design and modeling, and methodology, focusing on target power utilization and optimization for system-on-chip (SoC) products and how these features impact power and performance. Responsibilities include: Floor Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Place and Route, PDN, Timing analysis and closure. Performs various physical verification checks (such as LVS, DRC, design-for-manufacturing & design-for-yield) at the chip and block levels. Provides schedules and support cross-functional engineering effort to drive to signoff closure for tapeout. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.
Pay Range: $124,019.00 - 173,400.00/year
Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the Physical Design Flow of high-speed DDR, graphics, physical verification flows, micro-architecture, SOC algorithm design and modeling, and methodology, focusing on target power utilization and optimization for system-on-chip (SoC) products and how these features impact power and performance. Responsibilities include: Floor Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Place and Route, PDN, Timing analysis and closure. Performs various physical verification checks (such as LVS, DRC, design-for-manufacturing & design-for-yield) at the chip and block levels. Provides schedules and support cross-functional engineering effort to drive to signoff closure for tapeout. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.
Pay Range: $124,019.00 - 173,400.00/year
Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
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Physical Design Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple16
- NVIDIA7
- Qualcomm4
- Kimley-Horn3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware20
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Technology & Software4
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Telecommunications1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical design engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or closely related field required
- Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus or Synopsys ICC2
- Hands-on experience with place-and-route, floorplanning, and timing closure at advanced nodes
- Familiarity with static timing analysis, power analysis, and DRC or LVS signoff flows
- Strong understanding of CMOS process technology and physical verification methodologies
- Experience with scripting languages such as Tcl or Python to automate layout and signoff tasks
Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical design engineer in Texas?
Most physical design engineers in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, though many senior roles expect a master's degree. The role carries no state-issued license in Texas. Employers do expect demonstrated fluency in commercial EDA toolsets and, for certain defense-adjacent positions at Texas contractors, the ability to obtain a federal security clearance. Building a portfolio of tape-out experience through university coursework, internships, or open-source chip projects strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire physical design engineers in Texas?
Texas physical design engineer roles are posted by Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of semiconductor headquarters and large fab operations means hiring tends to be sustained rather than episodic, with Austin and Dallas-area design centers posting positions across multiple seniority levels throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most physical design engineer jobs?
Austin, Richardson, and Boerne account for the largest share of physical design engineer openings in Texas. Austin anchors demand through the chip design divisions of Texas Instruments, Samsung Semiconductor, and a growing cluster of fabless startups, while Dallas draws engineers into telecom IC and defense electronics work, and other metro areas reflect the broader dispersal of embedded systems and EDA-dependent engineering teams across the state.
Are there remote physical design engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. Physical design work is tool-intensive and often tied to secure server environments or on-site EDA license servers, which constrains full-remote arrangements. About 29% of physical design engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid schedules more common than fully remote. Front-end design review and scripting tasks are most likely to appear in remote or partially remote postings.
How can I get hired as a physical design engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a university new-graduate program at a major Texas semiconductor employer. Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors both run structured new-grad rotational programs from their Texas offices that place engineers into physical implementation teams. Candidates coming from adjacent roles in digital verification, ASIC design, or CAD support can often lateral in. Completing a full place-and-route flow on a university or open-source chip project and documenting it in a portfolio gives early-career applicants a concrete differentiator.
Where can I find and apply to physical design engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to physical design engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your toolset and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the listings.
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