As a SoC Physical Design Signoff Principal Engineer, the role encompasses end-to-end ownership of SoC/Subsystem Physical Verification, ensuring alignment with defined PPA, timing, and power targets while meeting all PDK and technology requirements during Implementation. Overall, this position combines deep technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, methodology ownership, and execution leadership to ensure high-quality SoC delivery from implementation through final tapeout. Here are the key responsibilities and tasks typically associated with this role: Physical Design Sign-Off & Implementation:

- Oversee physical verification of SoCs, cores, and blocks, including DRC, LVS, ERC, ESD, DFM, and tapeout readiness.
- Own and drive physical verification and signoff methodologies, flows, automation, and execution across SoC/Block/IP levels.
- Drive the final signoff process to deliver a clean, tapeout-ready database, while establishing and governing the methodologies and tools/flows required for mask generation.
- Provide technical direction, estimation, planning, and execution leadership to ensure predictable project delivery and efficient utilization of resources.

Technical Oversight

- Provide expert guidance in resolving complex sign-off issues related to physical verification.




- Work hands-on to resolve critical design, implementation, and physical verification issues, particularly those impacting project schedules and signoff quality.

Collaboration with EDA

- Drive the adoption of the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve sign-off efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate EDA tool vendors, ensuring the company’s needs are met about tool features, enhancements, and support.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and methodologies for physical design and sign-off. Reducing TAT • Lead efforts in exploring creative approaches to physical design sign-off, driving improvements in cycle time and design quality.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, implementing relevant changes to maintain competitive advantage.

Quality

- Ensure that all designs meet the required quality standards before sign-off, including thorough verification of timing, power, and physical integrity. Implement robust quality control measures to ensure zero-defect silicon and first-time-right success.

Compliance and Standards

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements during the sign-off process.

📌 Senior Principal Engineer - Physical Verification (Bengaluru)
🏢 LT-Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Bengaluru