We are seeking a talented Physical Verification Design Engineer to join our VLSI design team. This role involves ownership of full-chip and block-level physical verification (PV) signoff, ensuring designs meet foundry and reliability requirements. The candidate will collaborate closely with physical design, PDK, CAD, and tapeout teams to deliver high-quality silicon.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform physical verification (PV) for block-level and full-chip designs, including:

- Design Rule Check (DRC)
- Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)
- Electrical Rule Check (ERC)
- Antenna, density, and reliability checks

Drive signoff closure by identifying and resolving PV violations efficiently.Work with physical design and layout teams to debug and fix violations.Develop and maintain runsets, decks, and automation flows using industry-standard tools.Analyze foundry decks and PDK updates, ensuring compliance with process requirements.Lead tapeout readiness reviews and ensure high-quality database delivery.Perform hierarchical verification and regression management.Participate in improving verification methodologies, runtime,



and capacity optimization.Interface with foundry and EDA vendors to resolve tool or deck-related issues.Mentor junior engineers and review their work as needed.
Preferred / Added Advantage Skills

- Exposure to Physical Design (PD) concepts, including:

- Floorplanning (macro placement, block shaping, congestion awareness)
- Power Delivery Network (PDN) design (power grid, IR drop considerations)

Understanding of:
- Placement, CTS, routing flows
- PD-PV interaction and impact of layout decisions on DRC/LVS closure

Knowledge of:
- EM/IR, latch-up, ESD reliability checks
- Multi-patterning / EUV constraints

Experience with full-chip integration and SoC-level challengesAbility to correlate PV issues with PD root causes (e.g., spacing, density, routing hotspots)Exposure to flow automation and methodology development
Soft Skills

- Robust analytical and problem-solving ability
- Effective communication across cross-functional teams
- Ownership mindset with focus on quality and timelines
- Ability to work independently and guide team members

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📌 PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL VERIFICATION ENGINEER (Bengaluru)
🏢 NXP Semiconductors
📍 Bengaluru