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Physical Design Engineer (Entry Level)

Ericsson
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
233 Mount Airy Road (Show on map)
Oct 21, 2025
Grow with us ASIC Physical Design Engineer (Entry Level) Location: Austin TX Accepting applications until 11/28/2025 or until filled. Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1 and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position. Our Exciting Opportunity: We are looking for a highly motivated new college graduates to join the ASIC SOC Back End team in Austin, TX. In this role you will be chartered with establishing ASIC silicon design capability at Ericsson targeting 5G Radio and Baseband ASICs. We foster a culture of empowerment, development and collaboration. The focus areas span IP/SOC physical design and CAD methodology. This is a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned mentors across disciplines. Ericsson's enterprise portfolio consists of Mission critical networks, dedicated / private networks, Fixed wireless access and edge devices, small and medium business solutions, and Ericsson IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity and security solutions. What you will do: Transform specification from Register Transfer Level (RTL) to silicon CMOS circuitry. Analyze and optimize circuits implemented using advanced process nodes. Use state of the art EDA technology for optimizing power, performance, and area (PPA). Partner with engineers across multiple disciplines on cross functional initiatives. The skills you bring: BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Excellent knowledge of digital logic design. Good understanding of digital integrated circuits and VLSI systems. Excellent knowledge in programming languages such as C++/TCL/Python. Proficiency with problem solving. Knowledge of System Verilog. Familiarity with version control systems like git. Familiarity with Linux environments. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) \|\| Austin Job details: Developer Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. ADD if salary disclosure is required: The salary range for this position is Bachelors degree: $107,350 Masters degree: $118,650 Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Sales Incentive Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson's Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Your Health Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.