CPU Physical Design Engineer

Tech Mahindra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra Silicon Engineering seeks a talented CPU Physical Design Engineer to drive end-to-end implementation from netlist to GDSII, targeting high-performance CPU cores for advanced technology nodes. You will collaborate with RTL, DFT, and architecture teams to meet aggressive PPA targets.

The role involves floorplanning, CTS, routing, timing closure, and design optimization; experience with Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, and Tempus is preferred.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Electronics, Electrical, VLSI, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end CPU Physical Design implementation from synthesis through signoff.
• Perform floor planning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical verification.
• Execute timing closure activities and optimize designs for Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).
• Analyze and resolve setup, hold, signal integrity, and congestion issues.
• Perform design optimization using ECO methodologies and timing-driven implementation techniques.
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT, STA, and architecture teams for design convergence.
• Work on advanced technology nodes (5nm/3nm and below) and high-frequency CPU designs.
• Perform physical signoff checks including DRC, LVS, ERC, IR Drop, EM, and Noise Analysis.

Skills

CPU Physical Design

Floorplanning

Power Planning

Placement & Optimization

CTS

Routing

Physical Verification

STA concepts

Timing closure

Scripting (Tcl/Perl/Python)

Low-power implementation

Education

BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Electronics/ Electrical/ VLSI/ Microelectronics/ Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Synopsys ICC2

Tempus

Job description

Brief About Tech Mahindra – Silicon Engineering

Tech Mahindra Silicon Engineering is a key part of Tech Mahindra's semiconductor and engineering services portfolio, delivering end-to-end solutions across the silicon lifecycle for global semiconductor, automotive, consumer, and industrial clients. The practice focuses on VLSI, embedded systems, and platform engineering, supporting customers from architecture and design through verification, validation, and sustenance engineering.

The Silicon Engineering unit works across IP, Subsystem, and SoC-level development, offering capabilities in areas such as Design Verification, RTL Design, DFT, Physical Design, Post-Silicon Validation, Embedded Software, and System Modeling & Simulation. Teams leverage industry-standard methodologies, tools, and verification frameworks to deliver high-quality, production-ready silicon solutions.

Backed by Tech Mahindra's global engineering DNA, the Silicon Engineering practice collaborates with leading semiconductor and technology clients worldwide, operating as an extended engineering arm to accelerate innovation, reduce time-to-market, and ensure reliable, scalable silicon platforms. It is part of Tech Mahindra's broader engineering-led growth strategy serving multiple global industries.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated CPU Physical Design Engineer to join our Silicon Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical implementation of high-performance CPU cores and subsystems, driving designs from netlist to GDSII while meeting aggressive power, performance, and area (PPA) targets.

You will work closely with RTL, Design, DFT, Timing, Architecture, and CAD teams to deliver world-class CPU designs for next-generation semiconductor products. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced technology nodes and cutting-edge CPU architectures for global semiconductor leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end CPU Physical Design implementation from synthesis through signoff.
• Perform floor planning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and physical verification.
• Execute timing closure activities and optimize designs for Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets.
• Analyze and resolve setup, hold, signal integrity, and congestion issues.
• Perform design optimization using ECO methodologies and timing-driven implementation techniques.
• Collaborate closely with RTL, DFT, STA, and architecture teams for design convergence.
• Work on advanced technology nodes (5nm/3nm and below) and high-frequency CPU designs.
• Perform physical signoff checks including DRC, LVS, ERC, IR Drop, EM, and Noise Analysis.
• Develop and maintain implementation flows, methodologies, and automation scripts.
• Debug design implementation issues and drive closure with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and customer interactions.
• Support tapeout activities and ensure successful silicon delivery.

Qualification

BE/BTech/ME/MTech degree in Electronics, Electrical, VLSI, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in CPU Physical Design / Block-Level / Full-Chip Physical Design
• Floorplanning
• Power Planning
• Placement & Optimization
• Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
• Routing
• Physical Verification
• Good understanding of Static Timing Analysis (STA) concepts.
• Experience in timing closure for high-performance designs.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, crosstalk, IR Drop, and electromigration analysis.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as:
• Cadence Innovus
• Synopsys ICC2
• Tempus
• Experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm, etc.).
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, Python, or Shell.
• Good understanding of low‑power implementation methodologies.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ARM CPU, x86 CPU, RISC‑V CPU, or High‑Performance Compute (HPC) designs.
• Exposure to hierarchical and full‑chip implementation flows.
• Experience in physical signoff and tapeout activities.
• Knowledge of UPF/CPF‑based low‑power design implementation.
• Familiarity with automation and flow development.
• Experience in advanced‑node design methodologies and process technologies.

Experience Range: 4-15 Years

Why Join Tech Mahindra Silicon Engineering?

Join a team of semiconductor experts delivering next‑generation CPU and SoC solutions for leading global technology companies. Work on advanced‑node silicon, high‑performance computing architectures, and innovative semiconductor products while contributing to cutting‑edge CPU Physical Design and implementation excellence.