Senior Design Lead - Physical Design

Job Summary

Perform end‑to‑end physical design flow:

Floorplanning

Power planning (PG grid, IR)

Placement & optimization

CTS (Clock Tree Synthesis)

Routing

Post‑route optimization

Achieve timing closure across all modes and corners

Resolve DRC, LVS, ERC and signoff violations

Handle low‑power design techniques:

Multi‑Vt, Multi‑voltage (UPF)

Power gating, clock gating

Perform physical verification and signoff:

STA (Primetime)

SI / Crosstalk

IR drop & EM analysis

Work on advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm or below)

Collaborate with:

RTL & Micro‑architecture teams

DFT & Test engineers:

Foundry and CAD teams:

Debug complex timing, congestion, power, and variability issues

Drive methodology improvements and automation (scripts/flows)

Key Responsibilities

1. Utilize Advanced Knowledge In Physical Design Tools And Methodologies To Create User-Friendly And Intuitive Software, Ensuring Products Align With User Expectations And Enhance Overall User Experiences.

2. Lead And Mentor A Team Of Designers, Providing Strategic Guidance And Oversight To Deliver High-Quality Design Solutions That Meet Organizational Business Goals.

3. Present And Articulate Design Concepts Effectively To Stakeholders, Shaping The Overall Design Vision And Strategy While Ensuring Alignment With Business Objectives.

4. Conduct Research On Industry Trends And Emerging Technologies In Physical Design To Foster Innovation And Excellence, Implementing Best Practices To Elevate Design Processes.

Skill Requirements

1. Advanced Proficiency In Physical Design Tools And Methodologies.

2. Strong Understanding Of User Experience Principles And Design Best Practices.

3. Excellent Leadership And Team Collaboration Skills.

4. In-Depth Knowledge Of Current Industry Trends And Technologies Related To Physical Design.

Other Requirements

1. Optional But Valuable: Certified Professional In Design (Cpd) Or Equivalent Certifications In Design Methodologies.

2. Optional But Valuable: Certified User Experience Professional (Cuxp) Or Similar Certifications.