Principal Engineer / Chip Design Front End & Back End

Job Description

1. Job Title : Principal Engineer Chip Design Front End Job Overview: As a Frontend Principal Engineer specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you will lead and coordinate the execution of the front-end stages of integrated circuit development. This role requires a strong technical background in digital design, verification, and project management skills. Additionally, you will oversee product support activities for both the Pre-production and Post-production stages, ensuring the successful initiation, development, and sustainment of semiconductor designs. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and Architecture Design Architecture from scratch for new products and understand the specifications of the derivative products. RTL Design and Coding, Code Quality Management : Creating RTL Design and Coding.. Ensure highest quality by applying suitable coding standards and other techniques. Design Verification : Ensuring the correctness and functionality of the design through rigorous verification processes. This includes creating test benches, running simulations, and debugging the design. Collaboration : Working closely with other teams, such as physical design, analog IP/IC, software, and system engineering teams, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the final product. Mentorship and Leadership : Leading and mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, and ensuring the team adheres to project timelines and quality standards. EDA Tools Proficiency : Utilizing EDA tools for design, simulation, and verification tasks. Documentation : Maintaining detailed documentation of the design process, including specifications, design decisions, and verification results Product Support : Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA Required Skills & Experience - Min 8+ years of experience in System Architecture for ARM based MCU product development - Min 8+ years of experience in RTL Design, Coding and RTL Integration, - Strong design and debugging skills. - Experience in handling Verification Teams. Verification environment Development , Static and Dynamic Verification, Test Management. (UPF, GLN, Test Mode) - Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for LINT, CDC, SDC validation, and power analysis preferably Synopsis EDA. - Exposure to Backend and Analog processes. - Ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams (PD, DFT, and STA) to achieve timing and power closure. - Experience in Product Support for both Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA teams. Preferred Skills and Experience - Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile Hybrid Methodology). - Continuous Improvement. - Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end design. Qualifications: Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT/NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field. 2. Job Title : Principal Engineer Chip Design Back End Job Overview: : As a Backend (Physical Design) Principal Engineer specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you will lead and coordinate the execution of the back-end stages of integrated circuit development. This role requires a strong technical background in physical design, a deep understanding of semiconductor processes, and exceptional project management skills. You will oversee teams engaged in physical design, synthesis, DFT, place and route, power integrity, and other back-end aspects to ensure the successful realization of semiconductor designs. Additionally, you will oversee product support activities for both Pre-production and Post-production stages, ensuring the successful initiation, development, and sustainment of semiconductor designs. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership - Own synthesis, SDC constraint development, and formal verification. - Drive place & route (P&R) including floorplanning, CTS, and timing closure. - Optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA); manage power distribution and multi-voltage design. - Lead STA across corners/modes and support technology node migration. - Integrate and verify SCAN/MBIST, define test specifications, and debug test coverage issues. - Perform DFM, DRC, and ESD checks to ensure manufacturability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, Analog. - Document design flow, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior team members. - Product Support and RMA support Required Skills & Experience - Min 8+ years of strong experience in backend flows for MCU or low-power SoC designs . - Ability to lead the DFT teams, Physical and formal Verification Teams. - Exposure to frontend and Analog processes. - Ability to collaborate effectively with frontend and analog teams - Experience in Product Support for both Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA teams. Preferred Skills and Experience - Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile Hybrid Methodology). - Continuous Improvement. - Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end design. Qualifications: Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT/NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field.