Physical Design Engineer

Job Title: Physical Design Engineer (3+ Years Experience)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Physical Design Engineer to work on block-level and full-chip implementation for advanced semiconductor designs. The role involves end-to-end physical design flow and achieving PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform end-to-end physical design: floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and sign-off

Optimize design for timing, power, and area (PPA)

Handle timing closure and fix setup/hold violations

Perform physical verification checks and ensure clean sign-off

Work closely with RTL, STA, and DFT teams

Support tape-out and ensure high-quality deliverables

Contribute to flow improvements and automation

Required Skills:

3+ years of experience in Physical Design

Hands-on experience with tools like Cadence Innovus / ICC2

Strong knowledge of floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing

Good understanding of timing closure and STA concepts

Exposure to advanced technology nodes is a plus

Scripting knowledge (TCL/Perl/Python) is preferred

Education:

B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / VLSI or related field

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 3+ Years