Physical Design Lead

7 days ago


Bengaluru Karnataka India, Karnataka Cyient Semiconductors Full time

Physical Design Lead | Experience: 15+ years | Location: Bangalore or Hyderabad


We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Lead to oversee and drive all PD projects across Cyient Semiconductors. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing large teams, delivering complex chips to tape-out, and guiding all stages of the physical design flow. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to ensure high-quality, on-time project execution.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all Physical Design (PD) projects across multiple teams and sites.
  • Oversee end-to-end PD activities including floorplanning, power planning, clock tree synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
  • Drive chip-level and block-level sign-off for timing, power, IR drop, EM, and DRC/LVS.
  • Collaborate closely with RTL, Architecture, Verification, and Packaging teams for seamless integration.
  • Review project schedules, allocate resources, and ensure delivery within timelines and quality targets.
  • Mentor and guide large teams, providing technical direction and best practices.
  • Resolve complex design challenges and optimize for PPA (Power, Performance, Area).


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 15+ years of hands-on experience in Physical Design for complex ASICs/SoCs.
  • Strong expertise in floorplanning, PnR, clock tree synthesis, STA, timing closure, and sign-off methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of advanced technology nodes (7nm/5nm/3nm preferred).
  • Proficiency with EDA tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Fusion Compiler, Cadence Innovus, PrimeTime, and Voltus/RedHawk.
  • Experience managing and mentoring large PD teams and leading multi-site execution.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.



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