Physical Design Engineer

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Physical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the RTL to GDS flow. This full-time role will be based in Bangalore Karnataka. The ideal candidate will possess strong scripting skills, have hands-on experience with 3nm, 5nm nodes, and have a proven track record in physical design.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical design efforts from RTL to GDS, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of projects
• Perform floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and physical verification
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of physical design tasks, improving efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with RTL designers, DFT engineers, and verification teams to resolve design issues and achieve timing closure
• Conduct power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization to meet design specifications
• Review and analyze physical design reports, including timing, signal integrity, and power analysis, and implement necessary changes
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in physical design tools and methodologies, and integrate best practices into the design process
• .Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in physical design, with a comprehensive understanding of the RTL to GDS flow
• Hands-on experience with 3nm, 5nm process nodes
• Expertise in physical design tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, or similar
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation of design tasks
• Proven experience in achieving timing closure, optimizing for PPA, and resolving complex design issues
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, including clock distribution, signal integrity, and power analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• .Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques and methodologies
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development tools
• Experience with physical verification tools such as Calibre or Mentor Graphics