Principal Engineer - Physical Design
MicrochipJob Title
Principal Engineer - Physical Design
Role Summary
Lead and execute digital physical design for ASIC/SoC projects. Work within the physical design team in Penang to deliver floorplanning, placement & routing, timing closure, and signoff readiness across product tapeouts.
Collaborate with RTL design, verification, and CAD teams, provide technical leadership, and drive physical implementation best practices and automation.
Experience Level
Senior — Principal-level engineer. Years of experience not specified.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Lead physical implementation activities: floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, optimization, and ECOs.
- Drive timing closure and signoff readiness; coordinate STA, IR drop, and signal integrity analyses.
- Develop and maintain physical design flows, tool scripts, and automation (e.g., Tcl, Python).
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers; collaborate cross-functionally with design and CAD teams.
- Identify physical design risks, propose mitigations, and participate in tapeout procedures.
Requirements
Minimum and preferred qualifications (as described in the posting are not detailed; typical expectations summarized):
- Must-have: Established experience in digital physical design and implementation; familiarity with place-and-route and timing closure practices.
- Must-have: Experience with commercial P&R and STA tool environments.
- Must-have: Scripting skills for automation (Tcl, Python).
- Nice-to-have: Experience leading technical teams, CAD/flow development, low-power design techniques, or mixed-signal integration.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
