Memory Layout Engineer

Job code: HN-MLE-1028

HiredNext Recruitment is managing a confidential search for a Memory Layout Engineer with a semiconductor technology organisation. The employer identity will be shared only with relevant shortlisted candidates.

Location: Bengaluru. Work mode: On-site. Experience: 2–5 years.

Role overview

Work on memory-layout implementation and physical verification for advanced semiconductor designs, partnering with circuit, verification and physical-design teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement memory layouts using industry-standard tools.
• Work across SRAM, ROM, DRAM, CAM and related memory architectures.
• Develop robust layouts with attention to performance, area, reliability and yield.
• Perform and debug DRC, EM/IR, routing and physical-verification issues.
• Work closely with circuit, verification and physical-design teams.
• Support layout automation and scripting where applicable.
• Contribute to tapeout readiness and physical-verification closure.

Required skills & qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Memory Layout Design.
• Strong expertise in Cadence Virtuoso.
• Experience with Calibre verification tools.
• Strong understanding of memory architectures including SRAM, ROM, DRAM and CAM.
• Good knowledge of design rules, parasitic effects and physical-verification flows.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for routing, EM/IR and DRC challenges.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• SKILL, TCL or Python exposure is an advantage.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers is an added advantage.

Preferred technology exposure

• TSMC: A14n, 2nm, 3nm, 5nm.
• Samsung: 2nm, 4nm.

Broader memory-layout requirements may also consider candidates with approximately 3–10 years of experience depending on technical fit.

How to apply

Apply through the form below or email your CV to jobs@hirednext.info with the subject HN-MLE-1028 | Memory Layout Engineer.

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