Physical Verification

Senior Physical Verification Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 34 Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days (Mandatory)

Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or VLSI.

Role Objective

As a Physical Verification (PV) Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the physical integrity and manufacturability of complex SoCs and high-performance digital blocks. You will work on cutting-edge process nodes (7nm, 5nm, and below), driving sign-off convergence through rigorous DRC/LVS analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Role: Execute and debug DRC, LVS, and ERC sign-off at the block and full-chip levels using industry-standard tools like Calibre or ICV.

Core Tasks: Identify and resolve complex layout issues, including connectivity shorts, antenna violations, and density requirements on advanced process nodes (7nm/5nm).

Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Design and Layout teams to drive design convergence and ensure tape-out readiness.

Technical Skills Required

Industry-Standard Tools:

• Expertise: Mentor Graphics Calibre (nmDRC, nmLVS, PERC).
• Proficiency: Synopsys ICV (In-Design / Sign-off) or Cadence Pegasus.
• PnR Interaction: Familiarity with Innovus or ICC2/Fusion Compiler to understand physical implementation gaps.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of Foundry Design Manuals (TSMC, Samsung, or Intel Foundry).
• Solid grasp of semiconductor physics, CMOS layout, and parasitic extraction (PEX).
• Knowledge of dummy metal fill, slotting, and guard-ring requirements for advanced nodes.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation. Ability to write or modify Calibre SVRF/TVF code is a major plus.

Soft Skills & Qualifications

• Immediate Availability: Must be able to join within 015 days.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to debug hard-to-find shorts and opens in massive SoC databases.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for reporting sign-off status and risks to stakeholders.