Senior Design Lead

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

HCLTech seeks a Senior Memory Design Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in Bangalore, India. The role involves designing and optimizing memory IPs for advanced semiconductor nodes, requiring expertise in circuit design, simulation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance, low-power memory circuits (SRAM/ROM/Register Files).
Work on bitcell design, peripheral circuits, sense amplifiers, decoders, and control logic.
Drive memory architecture definition based on SoC requirements.
Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA).
Perform transistor-level design and simulations (SPICE, Spectre, HSPICE).
Conduct corner analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and variation-aware design.
Debug design issues across PVT conditions.
Interface with RTL, Physical Design, DFT, and Product teams for seamless integration.
Support layout teams for custom layout guidance and ensure DRC/LVS compliance.
Participate in design reviews, tapeouts, and silicon validation.
Analyze post-silicon results and debug failures.
Work on yield improvement and reliability issues (aging, EM, IR drop).
Develop scripts (Python, Perl, Shell) to automate design and verification tasks.

Requirements

5 to 8 years of experience in Memory Design.
Expertise in CMOS fundamentals.
Strong understanding of Memory architectures (SRAM, ROM, emerging memory is a plus).
Knowledge of Low-power design techniques.
Expertise in Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/HSPICE.
Familiarity with Layout tools & verification flows (DRC/LVS).
Knowledge of STA basics, timing closure for memory interfaces.
Understanding of Yield, variability, and reliability analysis.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Ability to work across cross-functional teams.
Good communication and documentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with memory compilers or embedded memory IP development.
Knowledge of FinFET technologies.
Experience in high-speed interfaces or cache design.
Experience in leading modules/teams is a plus.
Exposure to advanced nodes (≤16nm preferred).

Benefits

Supercharge your potential.
Find your career.
Find your spark.

Skills

CMOSSRAMROMLow-power designCadence VirtuosoSpectreHSPICEDRC/LVSSTAPythonPerlShell

#Memory Design#SRAM#ROM#Register Files#Semiconductor#VLSI

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