Principal Engineer – Chip Design Back End

Job Overview : As a Backend (Physical Design) Principal Engineer specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you will lead and coordinate the execution of the back-end stages of integrated circuit development. This role requires a strong technical background in physical design, a deep understanding of semiconductor processes, and exceptional project management skills. You will oversee teams engaged in physical design, synthesis, DFT, place and route, power integrity, and other back-end aspects to ensure the successful realization of semiconductor designs. Additionally, you will oversee product support activities for both Pre-production and Post-production stages, ensuring the successful initiation, development, and sustainment of semiconductor designs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Min 8+ years of strong experience in backend flows for MCU or low-power SoC designs.
• Ability to lead the DFT teams, Physical and formal Verification Teams.
• Exposure to frontend and Analog processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with frontend and analog teams
• Experience in Product Support for both Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Qualifications :

Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT / NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field.