Lead -Physical Design Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced ASIC/SoC Physical Design Engineer with 10+ years in the field. You will be responsible for RTL-to-GDSII implementation and PPA optimization, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and is familiar with advanced EDA tools like Cadence and Innovus. We value diversity and foster a culture of inclusion amongst our 21,000+ employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC physical design.
• Strong knowledge of EDA tools is essential.
• Expertise in timing analysis, signal integrity, and power analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform RTL-to-GDSII implementation for complex SoCs.
• Drive power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization.
• Support ECO implementation and tape-out activities.

Skills

ASIC/SoC physical design

EDA tools

Timing analysis

Power analysis

Scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Innovus

Tempus

PrimeTime

Voltus

Calibre

Redhawk

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform RTL-to-GDSII implementation for complex SoCs and subsytem level Design.
• Execute floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, Physical verification , low power checks, IR/EM, Antenna and timing closure.
• Drive power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization.
• Conduct physical verification (DRC/LVS) and sign-off checks.
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT, and verification teams to resolve design issues.
• Work on multi-voltage, low-power design techniques and UPF/CPF flows.
• Support ECO implementation and tape-out activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC physical design.
• Strong knowledge of EDA tools ( Cadence, Innovus, Tempus, PrimeTime, Voltus,Calibre, Redhawk, PrimeClouser etc.).
• Expertise in timing analysis, signal integrity, and power analysis.
• Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., 16nm, 5nm,4nm, 3nm, 2nm).
• Familiarity with DFT insertion, low-power design, and multi-clock domain handling.
• Good understanding of physical verification and manufacturing sign-off.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience in working on Automotive or Industrial MPU/MCU SoCs (preferred for safety-critical designs and compliance with standards like ISO 26262).
• Knowledge of EM/IR analysis and reliability checks
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python) for flow automation.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.