About the job Engineer- Digital Physical Design
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in sub-micron ASIC implementation, full RTL-to-GDS flow, and a solid grasp of industry EDA tools and scripting for automation.
Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of RTL2GDS digital physical implementation at block or full-chip level.
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Collaborate with internal teams across functions and global sites to ensure timely delivery with high-quality standards.
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Drive floor planning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and timing closure.
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Own the full design flow from constraints development through signoff and tape-out.
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Perform hands-on optimization, layout verification, and design signoff using industry-standard tools.
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Develop and maintain automation scripts (TCL, PERL, Python) to improve flow QoR and reduce TAT.
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Provide technical guidance, problem-solving expertise, and mentorship to junior engineers.
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Build and manage a high-performing physical design team as part of organizational growth.
Requirements:
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Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
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Minimum of 12 years' experience in RTL2GDS digital physical design and implementation.
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Deep hands-on experience with Synopsys tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2, PrimeTime, Design Compiler).
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Familiarity with Cadence tools (Innovus, Tempus, Genus) is a strong advantage.
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Strong scripting skills in TCL, PERL, or Python for flow development and automation.
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Proven expertise in static timing analysis, low power implementation, and physical verification.
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Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.
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Strong leadership capability with the initiative and drive to build and lead a high-performing team.