
Director/Physical Design Manager
Cyient
Required Skills:
Physical Design
Managerial Abilities
Leadership Experience
Floorplan Design
Gate Level Netlist To Gdsii Implementation
Asic Design
Digital Designs
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Physical Design Manager to lead backend implementation teams as part of our growing semiconductor division. This is a Director- equivalent role, responsible for delivery excellence, team leadership, and innovation across multiple projects and clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in physical design, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing high-performance teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage end-to-end physical design implementation for complex ASIC/SOC projects from RTL to GDSII.
Collaborate with RTL, DFT, STA, and verification teams to ensure clean handoffs and seamless integration.
Drive floor planning, power planning, PnR, CTS, STA, IR/EM analysis, and DRC/LVS closure.
Ensure timely and quality delivery across multiple projects by managing schedules, risks, and resource allocation.
Provide technical mentorship and leadership to PD engineers across levels; promote learning and innovation within the team.
Oversee tool flows and automation; guide the development of Python/Tcl-based scripts for design efficiency and quality improvements.
Collaborate with global teams and customers to align on technical and delivery expectations.
Participate in design and project reviews; drive best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay current with industry trends, EDA tool advancements, and physical design methodologies to influence internal roadmaps.
Essential Qualifications:
18–22 years of experience in digital backend/physical design, with at least 5+ years in leadership or managerial roles.
Expertise in tools such as Cadence Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, and Modus.
Strong understanding of physical design flows, design constraints, and backend challenges at advanced nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm).
Excellent scripting skills in Python, Tcl, or Perl to drive productivity and automation.
Proven ability to lead and grow high-performance teams, manage delivery timelines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
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