Physical Design Engineer

Role Overview :

As a Physical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing the physical layout of digital blocks and full-chip designs, ensuring they meet performance, power, area (PPA), and manufacturability targets. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality silicon solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Netlist to GDSII Implementation : Lead the physical design flow from gate-level netlist to GDSII, including floorplanning, power grid design, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, static timing analysis (STA), power integrity analysis, and physical verification.
• Tool Proficiency : Utilize industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys Innovus, ICC2, Primetime, PT-PX, and Mentor Calibre to perform design implementation and signoff tasks.
• Design Methodologies : Apply physical design methodologies for submicron technology nodes (28nm and below), ensuring optimal performance, power, and area metrics.
• Scripting : Develop and maintain scripts in languages like Tcl, Perl, or Python to automate design tasks and improve efficiency.
• Timing Closure : Ensure timing closure across various process corners and operating conditions, addressing setup and hold violations.
• Power Integrity : Analyze and resolve issues related to power distribution, signal integrity, and noise, ensuring robust power delivery networks.
• Physical Verification : Perform design rule checking (DRC), layout versus schematic (LVS) checks, antenna rule checking (ARC), and electrical rule checking (ERC) to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements.
• Collaboration : Work closely with RTL design, verification, DFT, and software teams to address design challenges and ensure seamless integration.
• Documentation : Create and review design documents, including specifications, test plans, and integration guides.

Mandatory Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related 7+ years of experience in physical design and implementation of digital ICs.

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