Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physical Design Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers to implement advanced-node physical design projects for cutting-edge semiconductor products. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on 5nm and 2nm technologies while contributing to the development of high-performance, low-power designs for network and consumer applications.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of Physical Design Engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
- Drive RTL-to-GDSII implementation, ensuring design quality, timing closure, power optimization, and area efficiency.
- Develop and execute floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing strategies.
- Oversee Static Timing Analysis (STA), signal integrity checks, power integrity analysis, and EM/IR drop analysis.
- Implement and optimize power-aware design techniques using UPF/CPF methodologies.
- Collaborate with front-end design, verification, and DFT teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation.
- Work with foundries and EDA vendors to resolve tool-related challenges and enhance workflows.
- Develop automation scripts to improve design efficiency using TCL, Python, or Perl.
- Ensure designs meet DFM/DFT requirements and are compliant with manufacturing process constraints.
- Provide technical leadership in project execution, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
- 7+ years of experience in Physical Design , with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in advanced process nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm, 2nm).
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Synopsys IC Compiler II (ICC2), Cadence Innovus, or Mentor Calibers .
- Proficiency in Static Timing Analysis (STA) using Synopsys Primetime or equivalent tools.
- Deep understanding of clock tree synthesis (CTS), power optimization, and layout techniques.
- Experience in low-power design methodologies (UPF/CPF).
- Knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and DRC/LVS verification.
- Strong programming/scripting skills in TCL, Python, Perl, or Shell scripting
- Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.
- Effective communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in 5nm or 2nm technology is a plus.
- Knowledge of chip-level integration and system-level considerations.
- Prior collaboration with foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, or GlobalFoundries.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses are offered.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.
- Professional work environment with clear career growth paths.
- Additional benefits based on performance.
- Full social insurance, health insurance, and travel policies.
- Training programs and support for international certifications.