Principal /Sr. Staff PD Implementation Expert

Key Responsibilities

• RTL-to-GDSII Execution: Own and drive the end-to-end physical design implementation, including floor planning, synthesis, placement, Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), and routing.
• PPA Optimization: Fine-tune the design to meet stringent Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets. Employ advanced techniques like multi-voltage domains, power gating (UPF), and datapath optimization to minimize power while maximizing speed.
• Timing Closure & STA: Drive Static Timing Analysis (STA) across multiple corners and operating modes. Resolve setup/hold violations, signal integrity issues, and clock domain crossing constraints.
• Physical & Formal Verification: Execute Design Rule Checks (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), electromigration/IR drop (EMIR) analysis, and Equivalence Checking (LEC/Formality) to ensure design reliability and manufacturability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with RTL (Frontend), DFT, and Signoff teams to iterate on designs and structural changes for optimal PPA.
• Programming/Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl to automate flows and improve design methodologies
• Experience of about 10+ years in Physical design implementation
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to understand design specifications, can contribute to design planning, partitioning, and setup a feasible seed for convergence PD cycle.
• Extensive experience in physical design PPA activities, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and timing closure.
• Good understanding of EDA tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, Primetime, Tempus, VCLP, LEC, Calibre, Red Hawk.
• Strong understanding of static timing analysis, power analysis, and signal integrity analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior engineers is a plus.
• Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.