Physical Design Lead

Physical Design Lead (7-10 years’ experience)

Company : HCL Tech

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.

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