Principal Physical Design Floorplan Engineer
EnCharge AI · Greater Bengaluru Area
- Experience14–20 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modehybrid
- Levelexecutive
- Posted13 Sept 2026
About EnCharge AI
EnCharge AI is hiring in Greater Bengaluru Area in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 14+ years of experience.
Skills
- Physical Design
- Floorplanning
- Hierarchical Physical Design
- Innovus
- IC Compiler II
- Tcl
- Python
- Perl
- RTL-to-GDSII
- SoC Design
- Macro Placement
- Pin Assignment
- PPA Optimization
- Semiconductor Design
The role
A physical design engineer at an AI hardware company architects chip-level floorplans for large-scale SoCs using hierarchical physical design, Innovus, and Tcl, shaping PPA trade-offs across RTL-to-GDSII implementation. The role also applies Python and advanced-node semiconductor design expertise to automate floorplanning flows and guide macro placement, pin assignment, and top-level integration.
Full job description
www.EnchargeAi.comLocation : BangalorePrincipal Physical Design Floorplan EngineerBangaloreEnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software integration and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power, energy, and space constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems.Experience: 14-20 YearsLocation: Bangalore/2 days to workDepartment: RTL-to-GDSII / Physical ImplementationRole OverviewWe are seeking a high-caliber Principal Physical Design Engineer with a specialized mastery of Floorplanning design. You won’t just be pushing buttons; you will be the architectural bridge between RTL/Systems and the final GDSII. This role requires a visionary who understands how a single floorplan decision ripples through the entire PPA (Power, Performance, Area) spectrum.As a technical lead, you will own the chip-top floorplan for complex, large-scale SoCs or Sub-chips, driving strategies that balance aggressive performance targets with robust power integrity.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Floorplanning: Lead chip-level floorplanning, including macro placement, pin assignment, and partition definition for multi-million gate designs.Cross-Functional PPA Trade-offs: Collaborate directly with RTL and Architecture teams. You will use "Design Thinking" to influence the micro-architecture, suggesting changes to bus widths, pipeline stages, or memory configurations to optimize physical outcomes.Methodology Development: Establish best practices and automated flows for floorplanning to be used by the wider implementation team.Technical RequirementsCore Experience: 14-20+ years in Physical Design with a proven track record of multiple successful tape-outs at advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, or 3nm).Floorplanning Savvy: Deep proficiency in hierarchical physical design and top-level integration using industry-standard tools (Innovus or IC Compiler II).Scripting: Advanced proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl to automate complex floorplanning tasks and data analysis.Behavioral AttributesCritical Thinker: You don't just follow a recipe. You question constraints and look for "hidden" PPA gains.Design Thinking: Ability to empathize with the challenges of upstream (RTL) and downstream (Sign-off) teams to create a holistic solution.Influence: You can articulate technical trade-offs to stakeholders,EducationB.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.SkillsInnovusICC22nm3nmTCLPythonPerl"Hierarchial Physical design"'Large-scale SoC Design"
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