Principal Physical Design Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Principal PD Engineer for iMCU & Connectivity to lead and contribute to the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits. This role involves driving technical solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the timely delivery of cutting-edge products within NXP's diverse portfolio.

Job Responsibilities As a Principal PD Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Will be responsible for floor planning, power grid design, place and route, low power implementation, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power/signal integrity analysis, to physical verification (DRC/LVS/Antenna).
• The role would involve in-depth knowledge and responsibilities spanning all aspects of physical implementation.
• Drive the definition and implementation of physical design methodologies, flows, and best practices to optimize performance, power, and area.
• Perform comprehensive static timing analysis (STA) and ensure all timing constraints are met across various corners and modes.
• Conduct power integrity (IR drop) and signal integrity (Crosstalk) analysis and implement solutions to mitigate issues.
• Oversee and perform design rule checking (DRC), layout versus schematic (LVS), and other physical verification steps to ensure tape-out readiness.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, DFT, and package teams to ensure seamless integration and successful product delivery.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and senior physical design engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Evaluate and adopt new EDA tools and technologies to improve design efficiency and quality.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of professional experience or Master's degree with 10+ years of professional experience.
• Working knowledge on advance tech nodes 16ff and below is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in back-end implementation tasks such as (timing & power), synthesis, low power implementation, power analysis, equivalence checking and STA.
• Experience at top-level will be added advantage.
• Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (e.g., Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler/ICC2, Ansys RedHawk/PowerSI).
• Deep understanding of Static Timing Analysis (STA) concepts, sign-off criteria, and tools (e.g., Synopsys PrimeTime).
• Strong knowledge of power analysis and optimization techniques (e.g., UPF/CPF, clock gating, power intent).
• Proven experience with physical verification tools (e.g., Synopsys IC Validator, Cadence Pegasus/PVS, Mentor Calibre).
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, process technology effects, and DFM/DFY considerations.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Tcl, Python, Perl) for automation of design flows and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor other engineers.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical design aspects.
• xperience.

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