Circuit Design & Verification Engineer in Chennai, भारत

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret transistor-level gate-level and memory circuit schematics to understand functionality performance and timing behavior.

• Perform circuit simulations using industry-standard SPICE simulators including DC transient and timing analysis.

• Develop and validate building block and memory circuit designs through simulation characterization and correlation activities.

• Debug gate-level simulation failures and perform detailed root-cause analysis at both gate and transistor levels.

• Conduct what-if analysis and implement design modifications to validate corrective actions and optimize circuit performance.

• Work with latch-based and sequential logic designs ensuring compliance with timing requirements and design constraints.

• Support timing characterization activities including timing libraries timing arcs and associated file formats.

• Execute and analyze netlist simulations using Verilog MOS switch-level models including zero-delay unit-delay and path-delay simulation methodologies.

• Correlate gate-level simulation results with SPICE simulations to ensure design accuracy and timing closure.

• Collaborate closely with design verification and architecture teams to resolve complex circuit and timing issues.

• Document findings and communicate technical concepts effectively to cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with transistor-level and gate-level circuit analysis and debugging.

• Hands-on expertise with SPICE simulation tools and circuit characterization methodologies.

• Solid understanding of memory architectures latch-based designs and timing verification.

• Experience with timing libraries timing arcs and characterization flows.

• Proficiency in Verilog switch-level modeling and gate-level simulation environments.

• Strong debugging skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues at both circuit and transistor levels.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UVM-based verification environments.

• Familiarity with advanced timing validation and silicon correlation methodologies.

• Exposure to semiconductor design verification and post-silicon validation flows.

Required Skills:

SPICE UVM-based verification Verilog MOS switch-level models Building block