Technical Architect

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We are seeking a Principal / Staff Physical Verification Engineer with 10+ years of experience to drive the full-chip layout verification strategy and manufacturing sign-off for our next-generation, high-performance SoCs. In this critical technical leadership role, you will own the end-to-end execution of Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Electrical Rule Checking (ERC), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) pipelines at the full-chip level. You will act as the ultimate technical authority bridging physical design implementation (PnR), analog/mixed-signal IP integration, and external silicon foundries to guarantee 100% hazard-free, high-yielding silicon on advanced process nodes. Key Responsibilities Lead the definition, deployment, and execution of full-chip hierarchical physical verification methodologies (DRC, LVS, ERC, ESD, Antenna, and DFM). Serve as the primary technical interface with leading silicon foundries (e.g., TSMC, Intel, Samsung). Critically evaluate, customize, and deploy foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs) and verification runset Architect clean database aggregation models. Standardize layout hand-offs between third-party IPs, mixed-signal blocks, digital subsystems, and the top-level full-chip environment Troubleshoot, root-cause, and debug the most complex full-chip structural violations—such as massive LVS text-shorts, complex soft-check loops, deep sub-micron multi-patterning (EUV) coloring errors, and latch-up issues Establish and enforce strict corporate-wide physical verification waiver policies. Conduct formal layout sign-off reviews and audit block-level violations to minimize masked silicon risks Scale the physical verification workspace to support multi-billion transistor designs. Drive execution efficiency by optimizing tool runtime, memory footprint, and multi-threading allocation across massive High-Performance Computing (HPC) grid environments Author internal layout checklists and mandatory sign-off criteria for corporate tape-outs. Mentor, guide, and perform quality reviews for mid-level and junior layout engineers Skill Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field. 10+ years of direct physical verification experience, with a definitive track record of closing and signing off complex, multi-million instance full-chip SoC tape-outs. Expert-level, command-line mastery of industry-standard sign-off tools, specifically Siemens Calibre (Calibre nmDRC, nmLVS, PERC) or Synopsys IC Validator (ICV), or Cadence Pegasus Proven experience closing physical design rules on sub-5nm FinFET or GAA process geometries (e.g., N5, N3, N2), including deep exposure to complex multi-patterning, dummy metal fill requirements, and stress effects. Advanced proficiency in parsing, modifying, and custom-coding verification decks using Standard Verification Rule Format (SVRF/TVF) or tool-equivalent runset languages. High proficiency in TCL, Python, or Perl to build custom error parsers, automated layout verification tracking dashboards, and continuous integration regressions. Other Requirements An Architect / Principal Physical Verification Engineer with 10+ years of experience is a subject matter expert who owns the ultimate structural layout integrity, manufactureability, and foundry sign-off for a System-on-Chip (SoC). At this senior level, the role shifts from running individual tool decks to architecting full-chip hierarchical verification methodologies, establishing waiver policies, resolving complex manufacturing anomalies, and directly interface-managing foundry partnerships to secure maximum yield before tape-out. Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. 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