Physical Design Engineer

The role

The Physical Design Engineer will drive RTL-to-GDSII implementation and execute high-performance design closure. This role involves performing timing closure, power integrity analysis, and developing AI/ML-based automation scripts.

What you will do

• Drive RTL-to-GDSII implementation including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical verification
• Execute high-performance design closure focusing on PPA targets in advanced process nodes 3nm or below
• Perform comprehensive timing closure including signal integrity, crosstalk analysis, and CPPR optimization
• Conduct IR-drop analysis and EM checks
• Develop and integrate AI/ML-based automation scripts to optimize the physical design flow

Required qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from a Top Tier University
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Physical Design within the semiconductor industry
• Strong understanding of multi-corner multi-mode (MCMM) closure, low-power design techniques (UPF/CPF), and physical verification
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and capable of taking complete ownership of blocks under tight deadlines

Nice to have

• Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard tools (Preferred Innovus)
• Proficiency in Python/Tcl
• Experience using AI/ML models for EDA tool automation or predictive PPA analysis

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.