Job Summary

- 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

Key Responsibilities

- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree a plus)
- solid experience in physical design of ASICs or SoCs

Skill Requirements





- 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)

Must Have Skill

Physical Design

Good to Have Skill

Other Requirements

- Solid 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

📌 Senior Design Lead (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India