Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Physical Design Engineer to lead complex ASIC/SOC physical implementation activities across advanced technology nodes. The role requires deep expertise in full-chip and block-level implementation, technical leadership in achieving best-in-class PPA (Power, Performance, Area), and ownership of high-quality tape-outs. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and drive methodology improvements, design closure strategies, and mentoring initiatives. 1

What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end physical design implementation from floorplanning through GDSII signoff for complex SOCs and subsystems. Define and drive implementation strategies for timing, congestion, power, area, IR/EM, and signal integrity closure. Collaborate with RTL, STA, DFT, Packaging, and CAD teams to resolve complex design and integration challenges. Own physical signoff including timing, DRC, LVS, IR drop, EM, and reliability analysis. Drive advanced node implementation methodologies and optimize design QoR across multiple projects. Develop and improve automation scripts, flows, and reusable methodologies for implementation efficiency. Lead technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, and provide project execution guidance. Support tape-out activities and customer/escalation debugging when required. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field. 12+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC/SOC physical design implementation. Strong expertise in floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, timing closure, and physical verification. Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, PrimeTime, StarRC, and Voltus/RedHawk. Deep understanding of advanced node challenges including low-power design, SI, IR/EM, and variability analysis. Proven experience delivering successful tape-outs at advanced technology nodes (7nm/5nm/3nm preferred). Strong scripting and automation skills using Tcl, Python, Perl, or Shell. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Good to Have Experience with hierarchical SOC integration and top-level implementation. Exposure to 3D IC, chiplet, or package-aware implementation methodologies. Experience in AI/ML-driven EDA optimization techniques. Success in This Role Looks Like Successful delivery of complex SOC designs meeting aggressive PPA and schedule targets. Consistent achievement of implementation and signoff closure with high-quality tape-outs. Improved team productivity through methodology enhancements and automation. Strong technical leadership, mentoring impact, and cross-functional collaboration.