Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: Job Summary: As a Staff/Senior Staff SoC Physical Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and executing full-chip and block-level physical verification (PV) for advanced SoC designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with foundry rules across multiple technology nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, 3nm). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Key Responsibilities: Own and drive physical verification (LVS, DRC, ERC, PERC, Antenna, DFM) at block and top levels. Collaborate with Physical Design (PD), RTL, and CAD teams to resolve PV issues and ensure sign-off quality. Analyze and debug PV violations using tools like Calibre, ICV, and IC Validator. Work on ESD routing, bump/RDL planning, and padring integration. Develop and refine PV flows and methodologies in collaboration with CAD teams. Mentor junior engineers and lead PV closure for complex SoC programs. Interface with foundries for rule deck updates and tapeout readiness. Required Skills & Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, VLSI, or related field. 7"“14 years of hands-on experience in SoC physical verification. Strong expertise in Calibre, ICV, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, and Innovus. Deep understanding of DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, Antenna, and density checks. Experience with advanced nodes (7nm and below) and FinFET technologies. Familiarity with scripting (TCL, Perl, Python) for automation and debugging. Exposure to ESD, latch-up, IR drop, and EM analysis. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Intel, TSMC, or Samsung foundry rule decks. Knowledge of RTL-to-GDSII flow and ECO implementation. Prior experience in customer-facing or cross-site collaboration roles.
