Principal Engineer – Chip Design Back End

4 weeks ago


Bengaluru, India r3 Consultant Full time

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. 



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