Principal Engineer - Physical Design

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Job Description:

This role supports Physical Design activities for 32-bit microprocessors, microcontrollers, and wireless solutions in collaboration with MPU32, MCU32, and WSG Business Units at Microchip.

Responsibilities:

• Execute standard Physical Design implementation practices.
• Conduct die size estimations and manage bond-out approvals.
• Achieve timing closure to optimize process node performance.
• Setup, debug, and synthesize clock trees for high-quality QoR.
• Design and support multi-voltage island-based floorplans.
• Develop and automate design flows.
• Deliver Physical Verification (PV)-compliant designs.
• Collaborate with external vendors and IP providers to resolve issues.
• Work closely with international design and implementation teams.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Physical design and timing aspects of IC design, with leadership capability.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in VLSI logic design, clock tree synthesis/debugging, and timing closure.
• Proficiency in place-and-route and low-power design methodologies.
• Experience in system-level floorplanning, power network planning, and power integrity/reliability (EM/IR) analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Innovus, Redhawk, and Calibre tools.
• Proficiency in Tcl and Perl scripting.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%