Sr Digital Engineer

Be part of the Renesas Memory Group,  we are seeking a smart Junior Physical Design Engineer with strong expertise in RTL-to-GDSII implementation and experience working on complex STA timing closure. The role demands in-depth knowledge of industry-standard EDA tools and a solid grasp of timing closure and physical verification processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute full RTL-to-GDSII flow: Synthesis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and sign-off.
• Perform Static Timing Analysis (STA) and ensure timing closure across all design corners.
• Execute EM IR and physical verification checks (LVS, DRC).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (RTL, STA, Circuit, and DFT).
• Handle complex designs on 12nm and below technology nodes.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in VLSI physical design.
• Strong hands-on experience with tools: Innovus, Genus, Primetime, Calibre.
• Physical Design Methodologies: Floorplanning, Placement, MultiTap-CTS, Routing, STA.
• Tcl, tool scripting
• DDR design knowledge is plus.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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