Physical Verification

Senior Physical Verification Engineer

Location:

Hyderabad, India Experience:

3–4 Years Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days (Mandatory) Education:

B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or VLSI.

Role Objective As a Physical Verification (PV) Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the physical integrity and manufacturability of complex SoCs and high-performance digital blocks. You will work on cutting-edge process nodes (7nm, 5nm, and below), driving sign-off convergence through rigorous DRC/LVS analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Role:

Execute and debug

DRC, LVS, and ERC

sign-off at the block and full-chip levels using industry-standard tools like

Calibre

or

ICV .

Core Tasks:

Identify and resolve complex layout issues, including connectivity shorts, antenna violations, and density requirements on advanced process nodes (7nm/5nm).

Collaboration:

Work closely with Physical Design and Layout teams to drive design convergence and ensure tape-out readiness.

Technical Skills Required

Industry-Standard Tools: Expertise:

Mentor Graphics

Calibre

(nmDRC, nmLVS, PERC). Proficiency:

Synopsys

ICV

(In-Design / Sign-off) or Cadence

Pegasus . PnR Interaction:

Familiarity with

Innovus

or

ICC2/Fusion Compiler

to understand physical implementation gaps. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of

Foundry Design Manuals

(TSMC, Samsung, or Intel Foundry). Solid grasp of semiconductor physics, CMOS layout, and parasitic extraction (PEX). Knowledge of dummy metal fill, slotting, and guard-ring requirements for advanced nodes. Scripting:

Proficiency in

Tcl ,

Perl , or

Python

for automation. Ability to write or modify Calibre SVRF/TVF code is a major plus.

Soft Skills & Qualifications Immediate Availability:

Must be able to join within

0–15 days . Problem Solving:

Proven ability to debug "hard-to-find" shorts and opens in massive SoC databases. Communication:

Strong verbal and written skills for reporting sign-off status and risks to stakeholders.