Senior Design Lead at HCLTech in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Standard Cell Circuit Design Engineer with mix of Characterization knowledge to work on end-to-end standard cell library development. The role involves schematic design, characterization, view generation, and supporting automation across design flows with a strong focus on performance, power, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop standard cell libraries, including:

• Schematic design for basic gates, combinational and sequential cells

• Perform SPICE simulations (pre- and post-layout) and analyze design metrics

• Optimize designs for performance, power, and area (PPA)

• Review layouts and ensure alignment with schematic and design intent

• Ensure quality and accuracy of characterization deliverables

• Collaborate with layout, verification, and characterization teams

Skill Requirements

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong understanding of CMOS and FinFET device characteristics, challenges, and constraints

• Strong knowledge of CMOS digital circuit design (combinational & sequential circuits)

• Deep understanding of timing parameters:

• Delay, pin capacitance, setup/hold, recovery/removal, MPW

• Good knowledge of power parameters:

• Static power, dynamic power, leakage, capacitance

• Hands-on expertise in:

• SPICE simulations and measurement of design parameters

• Post-layout simulation

• Strong understanding of:

• PVT variations and device impact on performance

• Digital circuit optimization for better PPA

• Experience in schematic and extracted netlist simulations

• Ability to review layouts and correlate with design intent

• Knowledge of reliability analysis in FinFET / advanced nodes

• Basic scripting skills in Linux / Perl / Python

Desired Skills (Good-to-Have)

• Understanding of deep submicron process effects

• Hands-on experience with advanced nodes (≤16nm)

• Experience with EDA tools:

• Cadence (Spectre, Virtuoso), waveform viewers

• Good knowledge of complex standard cell circuits

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn

• Detail-oriented, flexible, and proactive approach

Other Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.Tech / M.Tech (Electronics / VLSI / related field) 5-8 years of industry experience

Keywords

Standard Cell Design, Schematic Design, Characterization, SPICE Simulation, View Generation, CMOS, FinFET, PPA Optimization, Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre