Physical Design Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Physical Design Manager to lead and scale our SoC physical design team in Bengaluru. This role is ideal for a leader with deep technical expertise in physical design flows and proven experience managing high-performance engineering teams. You will drive execution across multiple projects, collaborate with global cross-functional teams, and deliver silicon that powers next-generation products.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
• Lead a team of physical design engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development.
• Define and execute physical design strategies for complex SoCs, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Partner with global design, architecture, and verification teams to align on project goals and timelines.
• Technical Execution
• Own end-to-end physical design flow: floorplanning, synthesis, place & route, timing closure, power optimization, and sign-off.
• Drive innovation in design methodologies, automation, and tool flows to improve productivity and quality.
• Ensure designs meet performance, power, and area (PPA) targets while adhering to schedule.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with RTL, DFT, and packaging teams to deliver robust and manufacturable designs.
• Interface with EDA vendors and foundries to optimize flows and resolve technical challenges.
• Represent the Bengaluru team in global program reviews and technical forums.

Basic Qualifications

• 12–16 years of experience in physical design, with at least 5 years in leadership or management roles.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple tape-outs in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below preferred).
• Strong expertise in industry-standard EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor).
• Deep understanding of timing analysis, power optimization, and signal integrity.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing distributed teams across geographies.
• Exposure to high-performance CPU/GPU/AI accelerator designs.
• Strong background in scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python) for flow automation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and drive clarity.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge silicon powering products used by millions worldwide.
• Shape the future of semiconductor design while growing your leadership career.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for global impact.