Job DescriptionGreetings from ACL Digital
NWe are looking for STA CAD Engineers.
NExperience Level:5+ years of STA CAD
NJob Description: STA CAD Engineer
NLocation: Hyderabad and Bangalore
NRole Summary
nWe are looking for a Physical Design CAD Engineer with 5+ years of experience in developing, supporting, and optimizing CAD automation and implementation flows for advanced-node SoC physical design. The role requires solid technical depth in EDA tools, scripting, and PD methodologies.
NKey Responsibilities
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Develop, enhance, and maintain physical design automation flows for floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, ECO, and signoff. N
Build and support PnR CAD infrastructure, ensuring smooth execution of end-to-end implementation flows. N
Create robust automation scripts using TCL/Python/Perl/Shell to improve productivity, runtime, and quality. N
Debug tool/run failuresand provide CAD-level support to physical design teams. N
Collaborate with PD, STA, PV, and RTL teams to define and deploy best-in-class implementation methodologies. N




Develop and maintain timing, DRC, and LVS signoff flows, ensuring consistency across corners and technology nodes. N
Manage and maintain EDAtool setups, installation, runsets, PDK updates, and license configurations. N
Work with EDA vendors for issue resolution, current feature evaluations, and methodology improvements. N
Support and automate UPF-based low-power flows including power intent checks. N
Maintain flow documentation, regression suites, and continuous integration systems. N

nRequired Skills
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5+ years of experience in PD CAD / Design Automation roles in SoC or ASIC development. N
Robust proficiency in scripting: TCL, Python, Shell (Perl is a plus). N
Deep understanding of physical design flows (RTL→GDS), including timing closure and power optimization. N
Hands-on experience with major EDA tools such as: N
Synopsys ICC2 / Fusion Compiler N
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