Lead Physical Design Engineer | Hyderabad, India | Experience : 8+ Years
Domain : Semiconductor – Physical Design
About the Role :
We are looking for a Lead Physical Design Engineer with deep expertise in working on mature / legacy nodes such as 180nm, 130nm, 110nm, 90nm, 65nm, 45nm, 40nm . This role involves end-to-end ownership of physical design flow, from floorplanning to GDSII, with a strong emphasis on timing closure, IR / EM analysis, and physical verification .
The ideal candidate should be technically hands-on and able to lead block-level or chip-level efforts with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities :
- End-to-end execution of RTL to GDSII physical design for block- or full-chip
- Perform floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and signoff
- Manage timing closure , IR drop, EM, and congestion challenges effectively
- Handle physical verification (LVS, DRC, ERC, antenna checks) using standard sign-off tools
- Work closely with RTL, STA, DFT, and package integration teams
- Mentor junior team members and support physical design reviews and planning
Required Skills :
Proven experience on older technology nodes (e.g., 180nm, 130nm, 110nm, 90nm, 65nm, 45nm, 40nm )Hands-on with tools like Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, PrimeTime, Calibre, StarRCExpertise in timing constraints, physical ECOs , and sign-off methodologiesStrong understanding of low power design, DFM, and hierarchical flowsAbility to lead technically and communicate effectively across teamsEducational Qualification :
B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech in Electronics, VLSI Design, or related disciplinesInterested? Apply or or know someone great? Reach out via DM or WhatsApp +91 9966034636 / Send your profile to ranjith.allam@cyient.com