Job Title:
Physical Design Engineer
Company: Sintegra Inc.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Created: 2025-09-06
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Physical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the RTL to GDS flow. This full-time role will be based in Bangalore Karnataka. The ideal candidate will possess strong scripting skills, have hands-on experience with 3nm, 5nm nodes, and have a proven track record in physical design. Key Responsibilities Physical design efforts from RTL to GDS, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of projects Perform floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and physical verification Develop and maintain scripts for automation of physical design tasks, improving efficiency and reliability Collaborate with RTL designers, DFT engineers, and verification teams to resolve design issues and achieve timing closure Conduct power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization to meet design specifications Review and analyze physical design reports, including timing, signal integrity, and power analysis, and implement necessary changes Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Stay updated with the latest advancements in physical design tools and methodologies, and integrate best practices into the design process .Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of experience in physical design, with a comprehensive understanding of the RTL to GDS flow Hands-on experience with 3nm, 5nm process nodes Expertise in physical design tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, or similar Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation of design tasks Proven experience in achieving timing closure, optimizing for PPA, and resolving complex design issues Solid understanding of digital design principles, including clock distribution, signal integrity, and power analysis Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams .Preferred Skills Knowledge of low-power design techniques and methodologies Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development tools Experience with physical verification tools such as Calibre or Mentor Graphics .