Physical Design Lead

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Physical Design Lead to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in the physical design and implementation of next-generation integrated circuits (ICs). This leadership role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in physical design methodologies and lead a team in achieving successful tapeouts.

Job Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of physical design engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Delegate tasks, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers to ensure their professional development
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve project goals and deadlines
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the physical design group

Physical Design Expertise:

• Define and implement the overall physical design strategy for assigned projects, considering factors like performance, power, and area
• Perform floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing for complex digital circuits
• Ensure adherence to design rules and manufacturability guidelines
• Utilize physical design tools and methodologies (place and route tools, static timing analysis tools) to achieve timing closure and optimal physical design
• Collaborate with design, verification, and layout teams to ensure seamless integration throughout the design flow
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership on physical design aspects

Project Management:

• Manage physical design project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely completion within resource constraints
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Communicate project status and challenges effectively to stakeholders (engineering leadership, product management)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree a plus)
• 7-10 years of solid experience in physical design of ASICs or SoCs
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring a physical design team to successful tapeouts
• In-depth knowledge of physical design methodologies (floorplanning, placement, routing, CTS, static timing analysis)
• Expertise in industry-standard physical design tools (place and route tools, static timing analysis tools)
• Strong understanding of digital design concepts and principles (combinational logic, sequential logic)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on achieving timing closure and design optimization
• Effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to motivate and guide the team
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to lead a team and influence the physical design of cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions