About the Role
DesignNex is looking for highly motivated interns to join our Physical Design (PD) team. This
internship provides a hands-on learning experience in semiconductor backend design,
allowing you to work on industry-grade ASIC design flows using leading EDA tools.
Exceptional performers may receive full-time offers post-internship.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on the RTL to GDSII flow, covering Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, Routing,
STA, and Signoff. - Learn and apply CMOS fundamentals in layout design, power planning, and timing
closure. - Utilize Linux environments for scripting and automation (Shell, Perl, or Python).
- Work with industry-standard EDA tools for Physical Design and Timing Analysis.
- Collaborate with senior engineers for debugging and optimizing designs.
Most Important Concepts You’ll Learn & Apply - Setup and Hold Concepts in STA – Understanding timing violations, clock skew, and
margin optimization. - Physical Design Methodology – Exposure to industry best practices in floorplanning,
power planning, congestion handling, and signoff strategies. - Physical Design Inputs – Working with netlists, constraints, technology files, and
design rules for backend implementation.
Required Skills - CMOS Fundamentals – Strong grasp of MOSFETs, leakage, power, and timing
concepts. - Linux Proficiency – Familiarity with command-line operations, scripting, and
automation. - Physical Design Basics – Awareness of RTL to GDSII flow and VLSI concepts.
- Scripting Knowledge – Tcl, Python, or Perl for design automation (a plus).
- Problem-Solving Skills – Strong analytical mindset and eagerness to learn in a fastpaced environment
Why Join Us?
- Work on real semiconductor projects with industry experts.
- Learn from experienced mentors in the VLSI domain.
- Gain hands-on PD exposure and networking opportunities.
- Potential full-time employment based on performance.