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Principal Physical Design Engineer

Microsoft
April 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Level - Senior

Role Summary

The Principal Physical Design Engineer will be a part of the Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team, focused on designing and implementing semiconductor products as part of Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure.

Experience Level

Senior level, requiring 12+ years of experience in electrical or computer engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading physical design tasks including floorplanning, synthesis, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing verification, and physical verification.
  • Driving the physical design team to achieve quality results in line with milestone goals.
  • Providing detailed progress reports, identifying issues and risks with limited direction.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in physical design implementation and signoff.
  • Experience in tapeouts of complex ASICs.
  • Ability to meet security screening requirements.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field.


About the Company

Company: Microsoft

Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States

Microsoft is a global technology company that develops and sells software, services, devices, and solutions. Known for its Windows operating system, Office suite, and Azure cloud platform, Microsoft aims to empower individuals and organizations around the world to achieve more. The company fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, focusing on delivering trusted experiences to customers and partners globally.

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Date Posted: 2026-04-16