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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

14 October 2026

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Job highlights

  • Preferred Skills and Experience . - Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile Hybrid Methodology). . - Continuous Improvement. . - Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end design.

Hi

We are hiring for Principal Engineer Chip Design Back End

Work Location: Bangalore
Experience: 10+ years of exp

Work Mode: WFO or Hybrid

Job Description:

Job Overview: As a Backend (Physical Design) Principal Engineer specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you will lead and coordinate the execution of the back-end stages of integrated circuit development. This role requires a strong technical background in physical design, a deep understanding of semiconductor processes, and exceptional project management skills. You will oversee teams engaged in physical design, synthesis, DFT, place and route, power integrity, and other back-end aspects to ensure the successful realization of semiconductor designs. Additionally, you will oversee product support activities for both Pre-production and Post-production stages, ensuring the successful initiation, development, and sustainment of semiconductor designs.

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership

  • Own synthesis, SDC constraint development, and formal verification.

  • Drive place & route (P&R) including floor planning, CTS, and timing closure.

  • Optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA); manage power distribution and multi-voltage design.

  • Lead STA across corners/modes and support technology node migration.

  • Integrate and verify SCAN/MBIST, define test specifications, and debug test coverage issues.

  • Perform DFM, DRC, and ESD checks to ensure manufacturability.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, Analog.

  • Document design flow, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior team members.

  • Product Support and RMA support

Required Skills & Experience

  • Min 10+ years of strong experience in backend flows for MCU or low-power SoC designs.

  • Ability to lead the DFT teams, Physical and formal Verification Teams.

  • Exposure to frontend and Analog processes.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with frontend and analog teams

  • Experience in Product Support for both Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile Hybrid Methodology).

  • Continuous Improvement.

  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end design.

Qualifications:

  • Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT/NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field.

Thanks & Regards

Sri Lakshmi B

Senior IT Recruiter-Talent Acquisition Group

P:040-67284941

[email protected]

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