Senior Physical Design Engineer

Overview 
We are looking for a Sr Staff Engineer to support the Back End Physical Design aspects of high-performance compute SOC/MCU development. The candidate is expected to be hands-on and have intermediate level knowledge on advanced technology node back-end physical implementation, preferably with sign-off and tape-out experience in automotive grade SOCs.  

Responsibilities

• Contribute to advanced technology node physical implementation and sign-off domains. 
• Contribute to improve the process, methods and tools, driving the SOC chip development for lowest possible AUC (average unit cost) and highest yield quality  
• Contribute to Chip KPIs on Power, Performance, Area, Thermal & Schedule commitments are met predictably and consistently.

• At least 7+ years of experience in related domains and have working knowledge of industry standard digital EDA toolkits.  
• Conversant on EDA tools such as Cadence iSpatial, Fusion Compiler, Redhawk, Primetime, Tempus, Conformal/Formality etc. is a plus 
• Expected to have intermediate level knowledge on E2E physical implementation flows such as Synthesis, Floorplan, Placement, CTS, Route/ECOs using industry standard tools. 
• Familiarity with STA, PDN, PDV, Logic ECOs and Chip Sign-off is a plus 
• Must be cognizant about low power implementation techniques. 
• Can – do attitude; openness to new environment, people and culture  
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus. 
• Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across a cross functional, highly experienced global team.  
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science 

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at www.renesas.com.

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.