VLSI Design and Verification Mentor

Compensation: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000

**ASIC Design and Verification Mentor - Front END** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design and Verification Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying complex ASIC designs for cutting-edge semiconductor products. This role requires expertise in digital design, verification methodologies, and proficiency in scripting and programming languages. Additionally, the candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. **Responsibilities:** ● Architect and implement digital ASIC designs meeting performance, power, and area requirements. ● Develop and execute verification plans using industry-standard methodologies such as UVM (Universal Verification Methodology). ● Write and debug RTL (Register Transfer Level) code in Verilog/SystemVerilog. ● Create and maintain verification environments, including testbenches, models, and functional coverage. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams including physical design, software, and validation to ensure successful tape-out. ● Analyze and debug simulation failures and work closely with design teams to resolve issues. ● Participate in design reviews, providing feedback and guidance to improve design quality and efficiency. ● Stay current with industry trends and advancements in ASIC design and verification methodologies. **Qualifications:** ● Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. ● Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals and ASIC design flow. ● Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and experience with ASIC design tools Synopsys). ● Familiarity with verification methodologies such as UVM and scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python). ● Experience with FPGA prototyping and emulation platforms is a plus. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. ● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. **Physical Design Mentor** We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Mentor to provide guidance and mentorship to our team of physical design engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of the physical design flow, including floorplanning, placement, routing, timing closure, and physical verification. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for developing talent within the organization. **Responsibilities:** ● Mentor and coach junior physical design engineers, providing technical guidance and support throughout the design process. ● Review and provide feedback on floorplans, placement, and routing strategies to ensure optimal design quality and performance. ● Guide the team in achieving timing closure targets through effective timing analysis and optimization techniques. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RTL design, verification, and backend implementation to address design challenges and meet project goals. ● Develop and maintain best practices, methodologies, and guidelines for physical design implementation. ● Stay current with industry trends and advancements in physical design methodologies and tools. ● Contribute to the continuous improvement of the physical design flow, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency gains. **Qualifications:** ● Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. ● Extensive experience in physical design implementation for complex ASIC designs. ● Proficiency in EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, or similar tools. ● Strong understanding of deep sub-micron process technologies and associated physical design challenges. ● Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex design issues. ● Effective communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring junior engineers. ● Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment