Staff Physical Verification Engineer
On-site · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Staff PV Engineer responsible for full-chip physical verification signoff (DRC, LVS, PERC, ERC; antenna/ESD checks); drive tape-out readiness, converge violations, and deliver clean GDS. Develop, maintain, and optimize PV flows and scripts (Calibre, IC Validator); define/enhance PERC and reliability checks; oversee floorplanning and power grid planning to minimize PV iterations; diagnose complex DRC/LVS/PERC issues; partner with CAD teams and foundries; mentor junior/senior engineers; interface with foundry/EDA vendors for PV methods and waivers; requires hands-on experience with 5 nm and below nodes and strong scripting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
- Typically 8-12 years of experience in physical verification for complex ASIC/SoC designs, including several successful production tape-outs as signoff owner
- Proven experience owning DRC/LVS/PERC signoff for at least one 5 nm (or sub-7 nm) production tape-out in a FinFET process
- Deep hands-on expertise with industry-standard PV tools (e.g., Siemens Calibre, Synopsys IC Validator) for DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC and ANT/ESD checks
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso-PV tool integration (Virtuoso layout to Caliber/ICV)
- Strong experience with advanced process nodes (5 nm and below) and associated design-rule and reliability challenges
- Proven track record in driving full-chip PV signoff in digital-on-top, mixed-signal, or multi-voltage SoCs, including hierarchical flows and IP integration
- Solid scripting skills in Python, Perl, Tcl, or Unix shell for automation and flow development
- Experience with PERC-based reliability flows for ESD, EOS, LUP and current-density-based checks
- Familiarity with DFM/DFY checks, density/fill strategies, and pattern-matching-driven rule decks
- Strong understanding of physical design and its interaction with PV signoff
- Excellent problem-solving, debug, and communication skills, with leadership capabilities
- Export-control considerations per company policy for certain positions
Additional Requirements
- Export licensing review may be required for non-US applicants per government regulations
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