Engineer, Physical Design

Job Description

Renesas has a growing presence in India with HC approaching 1000+ and significant presence with active government and university collaboration as well as OSAT footprint (JV with CG India). With the growing importance of India as a market (Growing semiconductor market and government goals / mandates of localization needs) and talent hub, our division’s (India for India) mission is to grow India market. We aspire to create products (SoCs, Software, Power and Analog chips etc) which serve needs for local market. Renesas is a leading electronics supplier globally, and this is a unique opportunity to directly influence the future products which will be offered to our customers in a new, fast growing and large Indian market with specific needs and applications.

We are seeking highly motivated Graduate Engineers from premier institutes (IITs, NITs, IISc, BITS, etc.) to join our Physical Design team. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge ASIC/SoC design projects at advanced technology nodes while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to real-world chip tape-outs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow including synthesis, floor planning, placement, CTS, routing, and sign-off.
• Assist in Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing closure across multi-mode, multi-corner (MMMC) scenarios.
• Work with senior engineers on timing optimization, congestion analysis, and power optimization.
• Develop and refine design constraints (SDC) for synthesis and STA.
• Perform basic physical verification checks (DRC, LVS) and assist in debugging issues.
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT, and Physical Design teams to ensure design quality and timelines.
• Contribute to automation and scripting using Python/TCL/Perl to improve design efficiency.
• Document learnings and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech in: Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) / Electrical Engineering (EE/EEE) or related fields
• From Tier-1 institutes (IITs / NITs / equivalent premier universities)

Required Skills

• Strong fundamentals in:
  • Digital Electronics
  • CMOS/VLSI Design
  • Timing Concepts (setup, hold, clocking basics)
• Basic understanding of:
  • ASIC design flow
  • Synthesis and/or STA concepts
• Exposure to EDA tools (academic or internship):
  • Synopsys / Cadence tools (Design Compiler, Innovus, ICC2, PrimeTime, etc.)
• Programming/scripting knowledge in:
  • Python / Tcl / C++

Preferred Skills

• Academic or internship experience in:
  • Physical Design / STA / Synthesis
• Knowledge of:
  • Low power design (clock gating basics)
  • MMMC concepts
• Coursework or projects in:
  • ASIC design / FPGA design / VLSI CAD tools

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• High ownership and attention to detail

Career Growth

• Structured training in ASIC Physical Design flow
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Opportunity to grow into STA / Synthesis / Physical Design specialist roles
• Exposure to advanced nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm) over time

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies
• Collaborate with industry experts
• Continuous learning and career development programs
• High-impact projects with global customers

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.