Physical Design Lead Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Design Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Place & Route (PNR), Synthesis, and Signoff flows. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of timing closure, power analysis, and physical verification, along with exposure to low-power design methodologies (UPF).

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full-chip and block-level physical design including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and optimization
• Drive timing closure with a strong focus on Static Timing Analysis (STA)
• Manage signoff activities including:
• STA (Setup/Hold closure)
• Physical Verification (DRC/LVS)
• IR Drop and EM analysis
• Perform logic synthesis ensuring timing, power, and area targets are met
• Conduct and analyze VCLP (Voltage-aware checks) and LEC (Logical Equivalence Check)
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT, and backend teams for design convergence
• Debug and resolve timing, congestion, and power issues
• Implement and verify low-power intent using UPF

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in PNR (Place & Route) – MUST
• Expertise in Static Timing Analysis (STA) – HIGH PRIORITY
• Experience in Synthesis and Signoff flows (STA, PV, IR/EM)
• Knowledge of VCLP / LEC flows
• Exposure to low-power design techniques and UPF