Physical Design Engineer

Neurealm; Ernakulam, Chennai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurealm in Kerala, India is seeking an experienced IC Design Engineer to lead floor-planning, CTS, power routing, place-and-route, and timing closure for block and top-level designs on 14nm or smaller nodes. The role emphasizes DRC/LVS and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure designs meet customer requirements, perform static timing analysis, and drive design fixes, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in floor-planning, CTS, power routing, place and route, timing closure, DRC, and LVS.
• Experience with Innovus or Tempus.
• Familiarity with 14nm or smaller nodes.
• Proficiency in static timing analysis and physical verification.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute floor-planning, CTS, power routing, place-and-route, timing closure, DRC, and LVS for block-level and top-level designs.
• Work on the latest technology nodes (14nm or lesser) and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Conduct static timing analysis and implement appropriate fixes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
• Demonstrate the ability to work on designs without a customer flow if required.
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by actively participating in problem solving and maintaining effective communication within the team.

Skills

Floor planning

CTS

Power routing

Place & route

Timing closure

DRC

LVS

Static timing analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BE/ME or BTech/MTech in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Innovus

Tempus

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Execute floor-planning, CTS, power routing, place and route, timing closure, DRC, and LVS for block-level and top-level designs
• Work on the latest technology nodes (14nm or lesser) and ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Conduct static timing analysis and implement appropriate fixes
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Demonstrate the ability to work on designs without a customer flow if required
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by actively participating in problem solving and maintaining effective communication within the team.

Requirements/Skills:

• In-depth experience in floor-planning, CTS, power routing, place and route, timing closure, DRC, and LVS
• Experience in advanced design methodologies and tools like Innovus or tempus
• Familiarity with the latest technology nodes (14nm or lesser)
• Proficiency in static timing analysis and physical verification methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities
• Capability to mentor and work closely with junior engineers

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience working on designs without a customer flow Knowledge of advanced design methodologies and tools like Innovus or tempus
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Educational Qualifications:

• BE/ME or BTech/MTech in Electrical Engineering or related field