Staff Engineer, Physical Design

We are looking for a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer with deep expertise in Logic Synthesis and/Or Static Timing Analysis (STA). This role involves driving RTL-to-gate-level implementation, timing closure, and optimization for complex SoCs across advanced technology nodes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform logic synthesis for large-scale ASIC designs using Synopsys Design Compiler and Cadence Genus.
• Develop and optimize multi-mode, multi-corner (MMMC) constraints for synthesis and STA.
• Conduct Static Timing Analysis using PrimeTime/Tempus for sign-off across multiple corners and modes.
• Implement timing closure strategies, including ECOs, buffer insertion, and cell sizing.
• Collaborate with RTL, Physical Design, and DFT teams to ensure design quality and schedule adherence.
• Automate flows using Tcl, Perl, Python scripting to improve efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead timing closure efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8-14 years of hands-on experience in ASIC design with focus on Synthesis and STA.
• Strong knowledge of timing concepts, OCV/AOCV/POCV, and derating strategies.
• Proficiency in EDA tools: Synopsys Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Cadence Genus, Tempus.
• Solid understanding of low-power design techniques (UPF, clock gating).
• Excellent scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, Python.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced nodes (7nm/5nm or below).
• Familiarity with DFT, Floorplanning, and Physical Design constraints.
• Prior experience in flow development and optimization.

Educational Qualifications:

B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), VLSI Design, Microelectronics, or related field

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.  

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.

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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.  

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.