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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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The Senior Physical Verification CAD Engineer joins the Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team to drive state-of-the-art Physical Verification CAD solutions for silicon design. This role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting Physical Verification flows across all silicon projects, spanning early design shift-left through final signoff. Key responsibilities include managing DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, and advanced checks while ensuring tool stability, runtime scalability, and deck integration. The engineer will also deploy AI-enabled agents to optimize PERC workflows. Required skills include proficiency with industry-standard tools like Calibre and scripting in TCL, Python, or Perl. The position focuses on solving complex technical problems related to PDK and node enablement, SVRF rule customization, and reliability-focused verification such as ESD and EOS across multiple technology variants.