**CTG is seeking to fill a Physical Design Engineer – Place & Route & DTCO position for our client.** **Location:** Remote **Duration:** 11 months **Duties:** + Implement and adapt Place and Route (PnR) reference flows to enable Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) initiatives. + Modify and maintain core PnR components, including standard cell libraries, technology files, and flow parameters, to support DTCO objectives. + Develop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Tcl) to enable efficient execution, analysis, and evaluation of DTCO Place and Route runs. + Manage, distribute, and provide ongoing support for PnR flows used by the DTCO team. + Integrate, validate, and troubleshoot custom libraries and technology collateral within established PnR flows. + Collaborate closely with DTCO, library, and technology teams to ensure alignment of physical design methodologies with advanced process nodes. **Skills:** + Strong hands-on experience with Place and Route tools, specifically **Synopsys Fusion Compiler** and **Cadence Innovus** . + Advanced scripting skills in **Tcl** , **Python** , and **SKILL/PCell** . + Solid understanding of physical design flows, timing closure, power optimization, and design rule constraints. + Experience supporting and optimizing reference flows for advanced-node physical design and DTCO use cases. + Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. **Experience:** + 5+ years of experience in physical design engineering with a focus on Place and Route. + Proven experience implementing, customizing, and supporting PnR flows in a DTCO or advanced technology development environment. + Experience working with custom libraries and technology files is highly preferred. **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. + Master’s degree in a related technical discipline preferred. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Tana Stilloe** at **Tana.Stilloe@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 to $115,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.