Physical Design Lead

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Physical Design Lead with expertise in Netlist2GDSII implementation , including floor planning , power grid design , CTS , STA , and physical verification . The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Cadence and Synopsys tools and experience with 16nm and below technologies , along with a strong background in SoC integration and low-power/high-speed designs . Leadership in managing teams, handling complex designs, and proficiency in Tcl/Tk/Perl programming is essential, along with excellent communication and customer interaction. Roles & Responsibilities: You should have 10+ years of hands-on experience with Netlist2GDSII implementation , including key processes such as floor planning , power grid design , placement , clock tree synthesis (CTS) , routing , static timing analysis (STA) , power integrity analysis , physical verification , and chip finishing . Expertise in physical design methodologies with experience working on sub-micron technologies (16nm and below). Proficiency with PnR tools from Cadence and Synopsys ( Innovus , ICC2 ). Strong background in Static Timing Analysis (PrimeTime SI) , EM/IR drop analysis (PT-PX, Redhawk) , and physical verification (Calibre) . Practical knowledge in applying methodologies and physical design tools, with experience in flow automation and process improvements . Hands-on experience in SoC integration , low-power and high-speed designs , and advanced physical verification techniques . Proven success in handling designs with >5M instance count and 1.5GHz frequency . Expertise in programming (Tcl/Tk/Perl) to automate design processes and improve efficiency. Excellent customer interaction , communication , and teamwork skills, ensuring smooth collaboration with internal teams and clients.