GlobalFoundries

Senior Engineer, Physical Design

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGlobalFoundries
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Oct 2026

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

The Senior Physical design engineer with some supervision develop flows, designs and delivers physical design of tile/subchip/partition. This role works directly with physical design lead not only execution of sub-designs in ambitious schedule but also continuously develops reusable flows & methodologies.

Your Job

As a senior engineer in physical Design, you will own backend implementation flow or execution of flow for sub-designs. This not only includes placement, clock‑tree synthesis, routing but also timing closure with crosstalk and full physical verification.
You will work with domain experts and get clarity on PPA priorities to chase on an ambitious schedule
Collaboration is central to this role— working with your team leads on priorities and predictable schedule
You will also contribute significantly in developing next‑generation EDA tools, flows, and methodologies.

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Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of industry experience exclusively in Physical design – RTL2GDS
Good hands‑on experience, analysis & debug skills:

Congestion, Timing analysis and Physical verification.

Strong proficiency with one of the EDA tools from Synopsys, Cadence, or Siemens.
Clear articulation & communication skills.
Strong analytical mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to AMS design & integration
Strong in any scripting language for flow/methodology development including Physical verification
Exposure to design abstraction & modeling

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

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