Senior Digital Design Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Physical Design Engineer to own RTL-to-GDSII implementation across mixed-signal and digital designs, driving timing, power, and reliability.

You will lead flow automation, develop scripts (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell), evaluate new EDA tools, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with design teams to meet tape-out milestones.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production-level physical design experience (RTL2GDSII).
• Strong expertise in Synthesis/CDC/RDC/Linting/P&R/LEC/Timing/SI/Power closure.
• Experience with UPF-driven low-power design methods.
• Automation scripting for design flows (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell).
• Knowledge of DFT concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute Full RTL-to-GDSII Flow: Own complete physical implementation, including synthesis, linting, full-chip/hierarchical floorplanning, place-and-route (P&R), clock tree synthesis (CTS), and timing/SI/power closure.
• Implement ECOs: Generate and execute functional and timing ECOs late in the design cycle.
• Conduct Sign-Off Analysis: Perform LEC, parasitic extraction, STA, and Power/EM/IR-drop analysis for silicon-ready designs.
• Drive Physical Verification: Lead PDV workflows to deliver DRC/LVS/ERC error-free layouts.
• Advance Flow Automation & AI Innovation: Develop TCL, Perl, and Shell scripts to automate design pipelines, evaluate emerging EDA tools, and integrate AI to accelerate cycles.

Skills

Python scripting

TCL scripting

Perl scripting

Shell scripting

Automation experience

Education

Master’s or BE/BTech in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

EDA tools experience

Synthesis/CTS/P&R

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Analog Devices is seeking a highly qualified Physical Design Engineer to drive the execution and support of physical design projects using world-class EDA tools. In this role, you will own the full-cycle RTL-to-GDSII implementation across complex mixed-signal and digital designs. Additionally, you will contribute to workflow automation, evaluate emerging EDA tools, and drive methodology enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Execute Full RTL-to-GDSII Flow: Own complete physical implementation, including synthesis, linting, full-chip/hierarchical floorplanning, place-and-route (P&R), clock tree synthesis (CTS), and timing/SI/power closure.

[ Implement ECOs: Generate and execute functional and timing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) late in the design cycle.

Conduct Sign-Off Analysis: Perform Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC), parasitic extraction, Static Timing Analysis (STA), and Power/EM/IR-drop analysis to ensure robust, silicon‑ready design performance.

Drive Physical Verification: Lead Physical Design Verification (PDV) workflows to deliver DRC/LVS/ERC error‑free layouts.

Implement Low-Power Architectures: Execute UPF-driven low‑power designs, perform in‑rush current analysis, and deliver comprehensive low‑power verification.

Advance Flow Automation & AI Innovation: Develop and maintain TCL, Perl, and Shell scripts to automate design pipelines, evaluate emerging EDA tools, and integrate AI methodologies to accelerate the design cycle.

Job Requirements

Education: Master’s/bachelor's degree (ME/MTech/ME/BE/BTech) in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.

Experience: 7+ years of production-level physical design implementation experience (RTL2GDSII) on complex tape‑outs using industry‑leading EDA tools.

Technical Depth: Proven expertise in advanced Synthesis/CDC/RDC/Linting/P&R/LEC/Timing/SI/Power closure flows and late‑stage functional/timing ECO implementation.

Low-Power Expertise: Hands on with UPF-driven low‑power design methodologies, including in‑rush current analysis and low‑power verification.

Automation & Innovation: Proficiency in scripting (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell) for automation, with an aptitude for leveraging AI methodologies to accelerate design cycles.

Good Knowledge in DFT concepts.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Company Overview

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.