Principal CAD Engineer - Physical Verification
Core
Lead methodology enablement, project alignment, and centralized CAD flow management for Physical Verification and PERC across the Silicon organization.
Role type
Principal IC Physical Verification Engineer (CAD Methodology)
Builds
Production-ready Physical Verification flows and AI-enabled automation agents for Silicon projects.
Domain
Semiconductor Physical Design / Physical Verification
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (PV flows, automation agents)
Required skills
Physical Verification methodology (DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna, Metal Fill), Calibre tool proficiency, Scripting (TCL, Python, Perl), Cross-functional alignment, Root cause analysis, Flow automation, PDK/node enablement
Preferred skills
AI/ML for verification automation, Advanced debug of cross-tool issues
Technologies
Calibre, TCL, Python, Perl
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain PV flows from early design to signoff; Partner with Physical Design teams to enable early runs and debug complex issues; Lead resolution of flow and design issues including tool stability and waiver correctness; Drive cross-functional alignment with CAD, Technology, and EDA partners; Support PDK and node enablement activities; Lead development and deployment of AI-enabled agents for PV workflows.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
