The Role We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Manager to lead SoC / IP implementation on advanced nodes (7nm and below). The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and ownership of execution from RTL to GDSII for first-pass silicon success. Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end Physical Design flow (RTL-to-GDSII) for SoCs / IPs.
- Own floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, STA, IR / EM, and signoff.
- Drive PPA optimisation, ECO closure, and physical verification.
- Collaborate with RTL, verification, architecture, and packaging teams.
- Lead EDA flow automation and scripting for efficiency.
- Mentor and manage a high-performing physical design team. Key Skills & Experience
Our USP
10+ years in Physical Design with multiple advanced node tapeouts (7nm & below).Deep expertise in floorplanning, PnR, STA, low-power (UPF), and signoff.Strong knowledge of industry-standard tools (Innovus, PrimeTime, Calibre, Voltus / RedHawk).Proficiency in scripting (TCL / Perl / Python) for automation.Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional skills.