CTG is seeking to fill a Chip Physical Design/Timing opening for our client. Location: Remote Duration: 12 months Duties: Perform Chip Physical Design and Timing analysis, focusing on high-speed interfaces such as PCIe6 or HBM. Implement and validate timing methodologies to ensure design meets performance and reliability targets. Collaborate with RTL designers, verification teams, and integration engineers to optimize chip timing and physical implementation. Utilize industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Innovus, Cadence Tempus, Synopsys Design Compiler) to support synthesis, placement, routing, and timing closure. Identify and resolve critical path and setup/hold timing violations. Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve timing performance. Skills: Strong understanding of chip physical design, timing analysis, and integration of high-speed interfaces (PCIe6, HBM, or similar). Hands-on experience with Cadence Innovus, Cadence Tempus, and/or Synopsys Design Compiler. Knowledge of timing methodology and optimization techniques. Ability to troubleshoot complex timing issues and provide solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Experience: Prior experience in chip physical design, timing closure, and integration of high-speed IPs. Experience with RTL to GDSII flow and EDA tool flows for synthesis, placement, and routing. Familiarity with PCIe, HBM, or other high-speed interfaces preferred. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 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 Recruiter Jamie Robinson at Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base pay for this position ranges from $90-$105/hr. 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 pay, 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, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. 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.