Senior Physical Design Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCLTech in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Physical Design Engineer to drive high-quality IC layouts that meet project requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate specifications into robust physical designs, ensuring alignment with the overall design vision.

The role requires tool proficiency (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics), and a focus on place-and-route, DRC and LVS checks, with opportunities to mentor junior designers and influence design quality

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of physical design methodologies (P&R, DRC, LVS).
• Proficiency with Cadence, Synopsys or Mentor Graphics tool suites.
• Familiarity with semiconductor design principles and practices.
• Excellent communication to interact with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine design requirements.
• Develop and validate prototypes using physical design tools to meet performance goals.
• Mentor junior designers through training and documentation.
• Coordinate with hardware and software teams to align physical design with project goals.
• Work with QA to implement testing and ensure industry standards.

Skills

Physical design methods

P&R tools

Semiconductor design principles

Communication skills

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Mentor Graphics

Job description

The Senior Physical Design Engineer plays a crucial role in creating high-quality designs that align with project requirements and customer expectations. This position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure that the overall design vision is met while adhering to best practices in physical design.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Collaborate With Stakeholders To Gather And Refine Design Requirements, Ensuring That Project Specifications Are Accurately Captured And Addressed.
• 2. Develop And Validate Prototypes Using Physical Design Tools Such As Synopsys Ic Compiler And Cadence Innovus, Ensuring Design Decisions Meet Performance And Functionality Criteria.
• 3. Mentor And Guide Junior Designers By Sharing Expertise Through Training Sessions And Creating Detailed Documentation To Enhance Team Knowledge.
• 4. Work Closely With Cross-Functional Teams, Including Hardware And Software Engineers, To Ensure Alignment Of Physical Design With Overall Project Goals And Objectives.
• 5. Partner With Quality Assurance Teams To Implement And Maintain Rigorous Testing Processes, Ensuring The Delivery Of High-Quality Designs That Meet Industry Standards.

Skill Requirements

• 1. Strong Understanding Of Physical Design Methodologies And Tools, Including Knowledge Of Place And Route, Drc, And Lvs Checks.
• 2. Proficiency In Using Design Software Such As Cadence, Synopsys, Or Mentor Graphics.
• 3. Familiarity With Semiconductor Design Principles And Practices.
• 4. Excellent Communication Skills To Effectively Interact With Stakeholders And Team Members.

Other Requirements

• 1. Optional But Valuable Certifications Include Certified Asic Design Engineer (Cade) And Physical Design Verification Certification.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.