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Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer

EnCharge AIBengaluru, IndiaPosted 20 May 2026

EnCharge AI is seeking a Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer to contribute to their next-generation in-memory computing technology for AI hardware. The role involves chip-level implementation, timing closure, and low-power design using Cadence tools. Candidates must have extensive experience in physical design, EM/IR analysis, and script automation. This is a high-impact IC role focused on advanced AI hardware development.

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Experience

10-14 years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Hybrid, India

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

EnCharge AI is seeking a Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer to contribute to their next-generation in-memory computing technology for AI hardware. The role involves chip-level implementation, timing closure, and low-power design using Cadence tools. Candidates must have extensive experience in physical design, EM/IR analysis, and script automation. This is a high-impact IC role focused on advanced AI hardware development.

TAL's take

Quality 65/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Solid technical role in a specialized AI hardware startup, though the company brand is early-stage.

Very clear expectations, technical requirements, and responsibilities tailored to a senior physical design role.

Must haves

  • 10-14 years of experience in physical design
  • Hands-on experience in Cadence tools
  • Strong knowledge of timing concepts and timing closure
  • Experience with both top-level and block-level physical design
  • Proficiency in low-power design concepts and debugging
  • Experience with EM/IR checks and power grid verification
  • Strong scripting skills in TCL or Python

Tools and skills

cadence toolsphysical designtiming closurelow-power designem/ir checkspower grid verificationtclpython

Nice to have: hierarchical floorplanning, physical design methodology, flow setup, pdk management, foundry tapeout processes.

About the company

Emerging semiconductor startup in the AI hardware space with experienced leadership team.