Physical Design Engineer

Accenture PLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Bengaluru is seeking a Physical Design Engineer to translate logical designs into physical layouts, optimizing for area, power, and timing. You will perform placement, routing and clock tree synthesis, ensuring timing and manufacturability constraints are met.

You will work with timing and verification teams to resolve any design issues before tape-out. The role requires strong hands-on experience in physical design, PnR tools, and a collaborative mindset to drive team decisions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Physical Design.
• 15 years full time education required.
• Experience with PnR tools ICC2/Innovus and Cadence/Encounter is expected.

Responsibilities

• Translate logical circuit designs into physical layouts with emphasis on area, power and timing.
• Perform placement, routing and clock tree synthesis to meet timing and manufacturing constraints.
• Collaborate with timing and verification teams to resolve physical design issues before tape-out.

Skills

Physical Design

Placement & Routing

Clock Tree Synthesis

Timing Analysis

Unix/Linux Scripting

Python/Shell

Education

15 years education

Tools

ICC2/ Innovus

Cadence Encounter

Job description

Project Role

Project Role : Physical Design Engineer

Project Role Description

Project Role Description : Translate logical circuit designs into a physical layout, optimizing for area, power, and timing. Perform placement, routing, and clock tree synthesis, ensuring the design meets timing and manufacturing constraints. Work closely with timing and verification teams to resolve any physical design issues before tape-out.

Must have skills : Physical Design

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary

As a Physical Design Engineer, you will engage in the intricate process of transforming logical circuit designs into a tangible physical layout. Your typical day will involve optimizing designs for area, power, and timing, while performing essential tasks such as placement, routing, and clock tree synthesis. You will collaborate closely with timing and verification teams to address and resolve any physical design challenges prior to the tape-out phase, ensuring that all designs adhere to stringent timing and manufacturing constraints. This role requires a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Experience in Block/SoC Physical Design in the following topics:
• PnR tools like ICC2/Innovus with regards to physical/timing convergence
• 10nm / 7nm / 5nm process nodes
• Tapeout sign-off experience is a must using industry standard tools.
• Cadence Encounter/Synopsys ICC2 tool set
• SDC, STA and Equivalence checking
• Flow automation exposure will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Unix, Linux and SKILL, Shell/Python Script ability.
• Quick learner with excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communications, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Expected to be an SME.
• Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in physical design.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Physical Design.
• Strong understanding of placement and routing techniques.
• Experience with clock tree synthesis and optimization.
• Familiarity with timing analysis tools and methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve physical design issues effectively.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Physical Design.
• This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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