Principal Physical Verification Engineer

Celero Communications, Inc. is an exciting and fast-growing semiconductor startup developing high-performance coherent digital signal processors (DSPs) for optical interconnects used in large-scale AI infrastructure. Celero's goal is to enable higher-bandwidth, lower-power optical connectivity between AI clusters and data centers.

We are seeking a Full-Chip Physical Verification Engineer to join our Physical Design team and help deliver complex digital blocks and full-chip implementations in advanced process technologies. This role will own all aspects of Physical Verification execution on advanced TSMC nodes, ensuring design quality, manufacturability, and tapeout readiness. The ideal candidate has successfully completed multiple tapeouts and brings deep expertise in physical verification methodologies, including driving improvements in quality, execution efficiency, and predictable delivery across multiple programs. You will work closely with the Analog Design and Physical Design teams to identify and resolve verification challenges while ensuring designs meet aggressive performance, manufacturability, and schedule objectives.

Locations: San Jose, CA (preferred) or Irvine, CA (HQ)

Key Responsibilities
Team & Project Leadership
• Lead full chip P