PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL VERIFICATION ENGINEER

We are seeking a talented Physical Verification Design Engineer to join our VLSI design team. This role involves ownership of full-chip and block-level physical verification (PV) signoff, ensuring designs meet foundry and reliability requirements. The candidate will collaborate closely with physical design, PDK, CAD, and tapeout teams to deliver high-quality silicon.Key Responsibilities • Perform physical verification (PV) for block-level and full-chip designs, including:Design Rule Check (DRC)Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)Electrical Rule Check (ERC)Antenna, density, and reliability checks • Drive signoff closure by identifying and resolving PV violations efficiently. • Work with physical design and layout teams to debug and fix violations. • Develop and maintain runsets, decks, and automation flows using industry-standard tools. • Analyze foundry decks and PDK updates, ensuring compliance with process requirements. • Lead tapeout readiness reviews and ensure high-quality database delivery. • Perform hierarchical verification and regression management. • Participate in improving verification methodologies, runtime, and capacity optimization. • Interface with foundry and EDA vendors to resolve tool or deck-related issues. • Mentor junior engineers and review their work as needed. Preferred / Added Advantage Skills • Exposure to Physical Design (PD) concepts, including:Floorplanning (macro placement, block shaping, congestion awareness)Power Delivery Network (PDN) design (power grid, IR drop considerations) • Understanding of:Placement, CTS, routing flowsPD-PV interaction and impact of layout decisions on DRC/LVS closure • Knowledge of:EM/IR, latch-up, ESD reliability checksMulti-patterning / EUV constraints • Experience with full-chip integration and SoC-level challenges • Ability to correlate PV issues with PD root causes (e.g., spacing, density, routing hotspots) • Exposure to flow automation and methodology developmentSoft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability • Effective communication across cross-functional teams • Ownership mindset with focus on quality and timelines • Ability to work independently and guide team members More information about NXP in India... #LI-29f4