Experience
4–7 years in Physical Design with at least 2–3 successful tape-outs.
Tool Mastery
Solid hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Innovus/Tempus).
Automation
Proficient in Tcl (for tool control) and Python (for data parsing and flow automation).
PPA Skills
Proven ability to analyse and improve Power, Performance, and Area through floor-planning and placement tuning.
Analysis
Strong debugging skills in STA (Static Timing Analysis), EM/IR, and Physical Verification (DRC/LVS/ERC).
The Ideal Candidate Profile
- High "Workability" Quotient: You are coachable and can execute on complex instructions, but you possess the critical thinking to flag "status quo" processes that are inefficient.
- The "Detective" Mindset: When a tool fails or timing won't close, you don't just restart the run; you dig into the logs and data to find the root cause.
- Driven & Independent: You have a "get it done" attitude and pride yourself on your ability to unblock yourself through research and experimentation.
- Curiosity: Understand the psychology of the tool and drive it as an expert driver.