Physical Design Lead

HCLTech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Mentorship culture

Job summary

HCLTech in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Physical Design Lead to drive the PD strategy for next‑generation ASICs/SoCs. You will lead a team, guide tapeouts, and ensure timing, power, and area targets are met while collaborating across design, verification and layout groups.

The role emphasizes leadership, deep PD expertise, and successful project delivery in a dynamic hardware development environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of ASIC/SoC physical design experience.
• Proven track record leading a physical design team to tapeouts.
• Expertise in floorplanning, placement, CTS and routing; timing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of physical design engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Define and implement the overall physical design strategy for projects, focusing on performance, power, and area.
• Perform floorplanning, placement, CTS, and routing for complex digital circuits.
• Ensure adherence to design rules and manufacturability guidelines.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and layout groups to ensure seamless flow.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, tracking progress and mitigating risks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Timing Closure

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE

Tools

Place & Route Tools

STA Tools

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Physical Design Lead to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in the physical design and implementation of next-generation integrated circuits (ICs). This leadership role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in physical design methodologies and lead a team in achieving successful tapeouts.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of physical design engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Delegate tasks, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers to ensure their professional development
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve project goals and deadlines
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the physical design group

Physical Design Expertise:

• 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
• 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

Project Management:

• Manage physical design project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely completion within resource constraints
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Communicate project status and challenges effectively to stakeholders (engineering leadership, product management)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree a plus)
• 7-10 years of solid experience in physical design of ASICs or SoCs
• 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)
• Strong 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
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to lead a team and influence the physical design of cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions