Senior Principal Engineer - Physical Verification

As a SoC Physical Design Signoff Principal Engineer, the role encompasses end-to-end ownership of SoC/Subsystem Physical Verification, ensuring alignment with defined PPA, timing, and power targets while meeting all PDK and technology requirements during Implementation. Overall, this position combines deep technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, methodology ownership, and execution leadership to ensure high-quality SoC delivery from implementation through final tapeout. Here are the key responsibilities and tasks typically associated with this role: Physical Design Sign-Off & Implementation:

• Oversee physical verification of SoCs, cores, and blocks, including DRC, LVS, ERC, ESD, DFM, and tapeout readiness.
• Own and drive physical verification and signoff methodologies, flows, automation, and execution across SoC/Block/IP levels.
• Drive the final signoff process to deliver a clean, tapeout-ready database, while establishing and governing the methodologies and tools/flows required for mask generation.
• Provide technical direction, estimation, planning, and execution leadership to ensure predictable project delivery and efficient utilization of resources. Technical Oversight:
• Provide expert guidance in resolving complex sign-off issues related to physical verification.
• Work hands-on to resolve critical design, implementation, and physical verification issues, particularly those impacting project schedules and signoff quality. Collaboration with EDA:
• Drive the adoption of the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve sign-off efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate EDA tool vendors, ensuring the company's needs are met about tool features, enhancements, and support.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and methodologies for physical design and sign-off. Reducing TAT
• Lead efforts in exploring innovative approaches to physical design sign-off, driving improvements in cycle time and design quality.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, implementing relevant changes to maintain competitive advantage.
  
  

Quality

• Ensure that all designs meet the required quality standards before sign-off, including thorough verification of timing, power, and physical integrity. Implement robust quality control measures to ensure zero-defect silicon and first-time-right success.
  
  

Compliance And Standards

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements during the sign-off process.