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 solid 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 solid 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.

📌 Principal Engineer – Chip Design Back End Bengaluru
🏢 r3 Consultant
📍 Bengaluru