# Physical Design Engineer - Company: [Sine engineering]() - Location: Tampere - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: August 19, 2026 ## Job description **About Sine Engineering** Sine Engineering builds the technology behind reliable drone autonomy, including communications, navigation, and control systems that enable coordinated multi-drone operations at scale. More than 200 UAV manufacturers rely on our technology, and our solutions power many of today's active interceptor operations. Through our dual-use platform, we support civilian innovation while helping democratic nations strengthen their technological advantage. **Any drone. Any scale. Anywhere.** We build resilient communication, navigation, and coordination systems for the age of autonomy. We are looking for **Physical Design Engineer (all levels)** to join our team in building next-generation System-on-Chips (SoCs) from the ground up. **Responsibilities** Drive the physical implementation flow, from synthesis through place-and-route, timing closure, and GDSII sign-off. Contribute to one or more of the following areas: * Synthesis and constraint development (SDC), including handoff between front-end and back-end teams. * Floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, and routing for SoC blocks and full-chip integration. * Timing closure across PVT corners and operating modes, including STA, ECO planning, and sign-off. * Physical verification, including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna checks, and electromigration/IR-drop analysis. * DFT integration and implementation, including scan insertion, compression, MBIST, boundary scan, and ownership of test pattern generation flows. * Low-power implementation, including UPF/CPF co-design flows, power domains, level shifters, isolation, and retention strategies. * Package definition and co-design, including pinout planning, bump/ball assignment, package-aware signal and power integrity, and collaboration with package and board teams. * Tape-out preparation and sign-off, including GDSII generation, foundry deliverables, and DRC/LVS-clean handoff. **Skills and Requirements** * Background in SoC physical design, ranging from recent graduates with strong fundamentals and relevant project experience to senior engineers with multiple successful tape-outs. * Working knowledge of the complete RTL-to-GDSII flow (appropriate to experience level), including synthesis, place-and-route, STA, and physical verification. * Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler, Cadence Genus, Innovus, Siemens Calibre, or equivalent solutions. * Solid understanding of timing analysis, CDC, low-power design methodologies, and design-for-test concepts. * Scripting proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl for flow automation and analysis. * Strong debugging skills and a structured approach to resolving complex implementation challenges. * A proactive attitude, strong ownership mindset, and eagerness to learn and grow with the team. **Nice to Have** * Experience with package definition, pinout optimization, and package/PCB co-design. * Experience with mixed-signal or RF SoC implementation and analog-to-digital integration. * Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and electromigration analysis. * Experience with hierarchical implementation methodologies and large-block partitioning. **What We Offer** **Time Off** * Paid time off in accordance with Finnish labor legislation. **Health & Wellness Benefits** * **Lunch Benefit:** Daily lunch allowance up to the tax-free limit. * **Sport & Culture Benefit:** Annual budget for gym memberships, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies. * **Wellbeing Allowance:** Additional support for massages, mental health services, and other wellness-related activities. * **Extended Occupational Healthcare:** Enhanced coverage including GP visits, specialist care, mental health support, and partial dental coverage. * **24/7 Accident Insurance:** Coverage during both work and personal time. * **Business Travel Insurance:** Comprehensive coverage for work-related travel. * **Company Phone & Subscription:** Provided as an employee benefit. * **Office Perks:** Complimentary coffee, snacks, fruit, and other office amenities. **Work Environment** * **No-Crunch Culture:** No systematic overtime. Any overtime is compensated in accordance with company policy. * **Meeting-Light Culture:** Protected focus time with minimal unnecessary meetings. * **Low-Hierarchy Environment:** High autonomy, strong ownership, and zero micromanagement. **Growth & Innovation** * **High-End Equipment:** Premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals. * **Lab & Gadget Budget:** Annual budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials. * **Hackathons & Offsites:** Regular events focused on innovation, experimentation, and technology. **Travel & Mobility** * Full reimbursement of business travel expenses, including transportation and accommodation. * Daily per diem allowances based on the maximum tax-free rates published by the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero). **Privacy Notice** By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the **EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** and the **Finnish Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life**. Application data will be retained for a maximum of six months unless you explicitly consent to a longer retention period. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting: [**privacy@sineeng.com**](mailto:privacy@sineeng.com) ## Apply [Apply on Sine engineering]() Canonical job page: