Principal Engineer - Physical Backend Design

Job highlights

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

Experience: 10+ years of exp

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 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.