Principal Engineer – Chip Design Back End

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.

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.
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