Principal Engineer (Backend)

Job highlights

• Masters in VLSI design with 8+ years in backend flows for MCU or low-power SoC designs, expertise in DFT, physical and formal verification, and product support
• Lead synthesis, place & route, power optimization, STA, test integration, manufacturability checks, and cross-team collaboration

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 floorplanning, 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 8+ 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.