Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
Hands-on experience in physical design flows including floor planning and placement optimization.
Advanced knowledge of place and route methodologies with recent full chip Physical Design leadership.
Strong grasp of VLSI principles and design timing closure mechanics.
Proficient in Tcl and Perl scripting for automation tasks.
Responsibilities
Lead full chip APR and physical implementation from netlist to GDSII.
Collaborate with global teams to optimize hierarchical and multi-mode designs.
Execute clock tree synthesis and routing while avoiding crosstalk.
Perform physical verification and ensure integrity through sign-off tools.
Apply UPF and low power design techniques throughout the physical design process.
Benefits
Flexible work environment tailored for collaboration.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and skills enhancement.
Engagement in cutting-edge technology projects and global initiatives.
Supportive team culture promoting self-motivation and initiative.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Microchip's CAD Physical Design (PD) team is looking for a Principal Engineer to work on Full Chip APR/Physical Implementation (Netlist-to-GDSII). In this role you will be working as part of a worldwide team in all areas of Physical Implementation including APR of hierarchical, low power, multi-mode, multi corner mixed signal designs.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience in all aspects of physical design flows such as floor planning, placement optimization,
clock tree synthesis, routing, crosstalk avoidance and physical verification
Advanced knowledge of place and route methodologies.
Recent experience with leading full chip Physical Design activities.
Advanced knowledge of VLSI logic principles, clock structures, and design timing closure.
Advanced knowledge of sign-off tools for Static Timing Analysis, Formal Equivalence, Parasitic Extraction,
Power Integrity, and Physical Verification is required
Knowledge of and experience in UPF and Low Power design practices throughout entire physical design flow.
Daily use of ICC/ICC2 or Innovus is preferred.
Experience with 40nm or 28nm technologies is required, 16nm or smaller technology preferred
Proficiency in Tcl and Perl scripting is essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Self-motivated team player that can collaborate with multiple teams across a geographically diverse
company to achieve desired design goals is crucial.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
