Title : Physical Verification Engineer (ASIC Design)
Location : Phoenix AZ
Hybrid : Weekly 3 days onsite 2 days Remote
Contract : 06 Months
Role Overview
As a Physical Verification Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that ASIC
layouts meet all foundry design rules and manufacturing requirements. You will own the
sign-off verification process - performing DRC LVS ERC and other checks to ensure
design integrity manufacturability and compliance with foundry specifications. Working
closely with layout physical design and CAD teams youll help deliver clean tape-
out ready GDS data for complex SoC and ASIC designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical verification of full-chip and block-level layouts including :
- DRC (Design Rule Check)
- LVS (Layout vs. Schematic)
- ERC (Electrical Rule Check)
- Antenna checks Density checks and metal fill verification
- Debug and resolve DRC / LVS violations by collaborating with physical design
- layout and circuit design teams.
- Execute foundry sign-off checks using advanced process technology node (e.g. 5nm 7nm 16nm).Manage and maintain PV runsets verification scripts and rule decks provide by foundries.
- Automate repetitive tasks and improve verification efficiency using Tcl Python or Perl hierarchical verification flows (chip-level and block-level integration).
- Ensure compliance with electromigration (EM) IR drop and reliabilit requirements in conjunction with sign-off teams.
- Support tape-out preparation including GDS merging data integrity checks and final report generation.
- Collaborate with CAD and methodology teams to refine verification flows and integrate new EDA tools or rule decks.
Qualifications Education :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related discipline.Experience :
10 years of experience in ASIC or SoC physical verification or layout sign- off.Hands-on experience with sign-off tools such as :Mentor Graphics Calibre (Calibre DRC / LVS / PERC)Synopsys ICV / HerculesCadence Pegasus / AssuraFamiliarity with advanced CMOS technology nodes and foundry rule decks.Understanding of physical design flows (floorplanning place & route extraction and timing closure).Technical Skills :
Strong proficiency in Tcl Python or Shell scripting for automation.Experience with GDSII / OASIS data formats and layout editing tools ( KLayout or ICC2 GUI).Knowledge of PDK (Process Design Kit) components and foundry deliverables.Understanding of timing power and signal integrity interactions from a physical verification standpoint.Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for root-cause debugging ofcomplex layout issues.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional design and CAD teams under tight tape-out schedules.Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing sign-off quality results.Clear communication and strong documentation skills.Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)
Experience with multi-voltage designs and low-power verification (UPF / CPF).Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and lithography-aware verification.Exposure to analog / mixed-signal layout verification.Participation in full-chip tape-outs for production siliconKey Skills
Arabic Speaking,Logistics Operations,Lecturing,Community Support,Gynaecology & Obstetrics,AC Maintenance
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1