Principal / Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Backend Physical Design Engineer to drive the physical implementation of our next-generation, high-performance SoCs. You will own the complete RTL-to-GDSII flow, focusing heavily on power recovery, clock tree optimization, and pushing aggressive PPA metrics on advanced technology nodes

Key Responsibilities

• RTL-to-GDSII Execution: Own and drive the end-to-end physical design implementation, including floor planning, synthesis, placement, Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), and routing.
• PPA Optimization: Fine-tune the design to meet stringent Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets. Employ advanced techniques like multi-voltage domains, power gating (UPF), and datapath optimization to minimize power while maximizing speed.
• Timing Closure & STA: Drive Static Timing Analysis (STA) across multiple corners and operating modes. Resolve setup/hold violations, signal integrity issues, and clock domain crossing constraints.
• Physical & Formal Verification: Execute Design Rule Checks (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), electromigration/IR drop (EMIR) analysis, and Equivalence Checking (LEC/Formality) to ensure design reliability and manufacturability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with RTL (Frontend), DFT, and Signoff teams to iterate on designs and structural changes for optimal PPA.
• Programming/Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl to automate flows and improve design methodologies

Qualifications

• Experience of about 10+ years in Physical design implementation 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 
• Ability to understand design specifications, can contribute to design planning, partitioning, and setup a feasible seed for convergence PD cycle. 
• Extensive experience in physical design PPA activities, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and timing closure. 
• Good understanding of EDA tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, Primetime, Tempus, VCLP, LEC, Calibre, Red Hawk. 
• Strong understanding of static timing analysis, power analysis, and signal integrity analysis. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams. 
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior engineers is a plus. 

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.