Senior Design Lead

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Standard Cell Layout Engineer to independently drive block-level layout design activities, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and customers, along with mentoring junior engineers and contributing to overall project management. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Independently execute block-level layout design (Onsite/Offshore), including: Floorplanning as per area and top-level constraints Parasitic-aware routing Physical verification and sign-off Ensure on-time delivery of layouts with required quality standards Perform and debug physical verification checks (DRC, LVS, ERC, boundary conditions) Collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams for successful project execution Guide and mentor junior team members , review their work and drive quality improvements Contribute to project planning, tracking, and execution efficiency Skill Requirements Required Skills (Must-Have) Strong understanding of CMOS and FinFET devices (characteristics, challenges, constraints) Good knowledge of digital circuit design (combinational & sequential circuits) Hands-on experience in: Standard Cell Layout Design (CMOS & FinFET) Physical verification flows (DRC, LVS, ERC, boundary checks) and debugging Expertise in: Floorplanning, routing, and verification of standard cell libraries EDA tools: Cadence Virtuoso XL , Calibre , PVS Proficient in Cadence Virtuoso layout editor and associated PV flow Good understanding of: Standard cell schematics Standard cell architectures Basic exposure to scripting (SKILL / Shell / Perl / Python) Other Requirements Desired Skills (Good-to-Have) Experience in advanced technology nodes ( Strong team collaboration and coordination skills across multiple teams Good written and verbal communication skills Positive attitude toward learning and adaptability Education & Experience B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics / VLSI / Related field with 5-10 years of industry experience Keywords Standard Cell Design, Layout Design, Physical Verification, Cadence Virtuoso XL, Calibre, Characterization, View Generation, CMOS, FinFET Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? 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