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Principal Physical Design Engineer

Microsoft· Silicon Engineering
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Bangalore, Hyderabadfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Principal Physical Design Engineer responsible for physical design implementation and integration across block, subsystem, sub-chip, and SOC levels within Microsoft's SCHIE organization, focusing on floorplanning, synthesis, placement, routing, timing, verification, power/EM integrity, and PD flow development.

Responsibilities

  • Physical Design tasks at block, subsystem, sub-chip, and/or full-chip level including Floorplanning, Synthesis, Placement, CTS and custom clocking, Routing, Static Timing, Physical Verification, Formal Equivalency, Power Efficiency, IR-Drop, and EM.
  • Involvement in Physical Design flow development/automation and evaluation of and recommendations for technology, IP, and vendor selection.
  • Drive PD team at block/Sub System / Sub Chip / SoC level to deliver quality results as per planned milestone goals.
  • Work with limited direction, provide crisp status on progress, issues, and risks to management. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master’s in electrical or computer engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience
  • Experience in physical design implementation, signoff at block / sub system / sub-chip / SoC level
  • Experience in tapeouts of complex ASICs in leading edge technology
  • Experience in leading team to deliver planned PD goals.

Skills

Required:Physical design implementationTapeout of complex ASICsTeam leadership
Last updated Aug 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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