Senior Physical Design Engineer

The role

You will lead the physical implementation of complex blocks from Synthesis and Floor-planning through to CTS, Routing, and Sign-off. You will optimize PPA recipes and use Tcl and Python to automate tasks.

What you will do

• Lead the physical implementation of complex blocks from Synthesis and Floor-planning through to CTS, Routing, and Sign-off.
• Perform deep-dive analysis on timing paths, power profiles, and congestion to derive custom optimization strategies.
• Use Tcl and Python to automate repetitive tasks, build custom analysis scripts, and enhance the efficiency of the physical design environment.
• Take a partition from dirty RTL to a clean GDSII, resolving complex DRC/LVS, IR drop, and timing violations.
• Work closely with RTL and DFT teams to left-shift physical constraints.

Required qualifications

• 4–7 years in Physical Design
• At least 2–3 successful tape-outs
• Solid hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Innovus/Tempus)
• Proficient in Tcl (for tool control) and Python (for data parsing and flow automation)
• Proven ability to analyse and improve Power, Performance, and Area through floor-planning and placement tuning
• Strong debugging skills in STA (Static Timing Analysis), EM/IR, and Physical Verification (DRC/LVS/ERC)

About the company

EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. Launched in 2022, it is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems.