Physical Design Engineer

Role Overview

Corp Match Private Limited is seeking driven and technically adept Physical Design Engineers to join the VLSI/Semiconductor field. The role is designed for fresh graduates or candidates who have completed relevant physical design training, aiming to begin their career in this specialized domain.

Job Location

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (onsite)

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform and gain expertise across the entire Physical Design process flow.
• Execute floorplanning and power planning activities.
• Carry out placement and optimization tasks.
• Develop and refine Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) procedures.
• Implement routing and post-route optimizations.
• Analyze and troubleshoot timing violations effectively.
• Apply Static Timing Analysis (STA) concepts for timing verification.
• Identify and correct setup and hold timing violations.
• Understand and support Physical Verification concepts including Design Rule Check (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) validations.
• Investigate congestion, timing, and power-related design challenges.
• Assist with physical design implementation and completion procedures, including sign-off activities.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• B.Tech 2023 graduates or M.Tech 2025 graduates in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, VLSI, Microelectronics, or related fields.
• Training completed in Physical Design is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of VLSI Physical Design and RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows.
• Familiarity with floorplanning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing, STA, setup & hold timing analysis, optimization, and physical verification (DRC/LVS).
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix commands.
• Basic scripting experience in Tcl, Shell, or Python will be advantageous.

Preferred Tool Experience

• Exposure to Synopsys ICC2, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Cadence Innovus, Synopsys PrimeTime, and Synopsys Design Compiler is beneficial.

Candidate Profile

• Strong foundation in VLSI and physical design principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Passion for learning new design technologies and tools.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to project-specific needs.

Additional Information

Joining: Immediate joiners or candidates available on short notice are preferred.

Compensation: Monthly salary range of 20,000 to 30,000 INR.

Career Benefits: Work alongside experienced professionals, gain industry-oriented experience, and enjoy promising growth and learning opportunities within the VLSI/Semiconductor sector.