Principal Engineer - Chip Design - Backend

About the job

Job Title : 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.

Key Responsibilities : Leadership :

• Own synthesis, SDC constraint development, and formal verification.
• Drive place & route (P&R) including floorplanning, CTS, and timing closure.
• Optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA); manage power distribution and multi-voltage design.
• Lead STA across corners / modes and support technology node migration.
• Integrate and verify SCAN / MBIST, define test specifications, and debug test coverage issues.
• Perform DFM, DRC, and ESD checks to ensure manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, Analog.)
• Document design flow, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior team members.
• Product Support and RMA 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 Skills and Experience :
• Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile Hybrid Methodology).
• Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end :
• Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT / NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field.

(ref : hirist.tech)