Sr Physical Design Engineer

Exp - 14+yrs

Location - Bangalore 

Job Summary:

As a Senior Physical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the physical design of advanced semiconductor chips, ensuring optimal performance and power efficiency. Your expertise will directly impact product quality and help shape the future of innovative electronic solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the physical design flow, including floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and verification for complex IC designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements and deliverables for various projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Utilize industry-leading EDA tools to perform detailed timing analysis, DRC/LVS checks, and IR drop analysis.
• Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) techniques to enhance yield and production efficiency.
• Optimize designs for area, power, and performance, applying innovative methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on design methodologies and tool usage to foster skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Present design results and project progress to stakeholders, articulating complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in physical design and implementation of integrated circuits.
• Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics.
• Strong understanding of digital design concepts, including RTL design and logic synthesis.
• Experience with timing closure techniques and tools, including static timing analysis (STA).
• Knowledge of semiconductor physics and processes that affect circuit performance and reliability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced node technologies (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, or 3nm) and familiarity with relevant design challenges.
• Familiarity with analog/mixed-signal design concepts is a plus.
• Active participation in design reviews and design closure processes.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
• Understanding of emerging technologies and trends in semiconductor design and fabrication.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy and flexible work arrangements.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
• Employee wellness programs and team-building activities.