Physical Design Manager

Role Overview We are looking for a

highly hands-on Physical Design (PD) Lead

with 12+ years of experience in end-to-end implementation. Location: Hyderabad and Bangalore

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This is NOT a people management role. We are specifically looking for a

strong individual contributor

who can drive complex blocks independently and take full technical ownership. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in

CPU/GPU designs

and advanced node implementation.

Mandatory Skills Strong hands-on expertise in

Physical Design (PD)

– Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, Routing, Timing Closure Proven experience in

CPU / GPU

high-performance designs Strong exposure to

Synthesis Good understanding of

Design Verification (DV)

interaction Hands-on experience in

CLP (Conformal Low Power) Strong knowledge of

Static Timing Analysis (STA) Experience in advanced nodes (7nm/5nm preferred) ECO handling and full sign-off ownership

Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end PD implementation from RTL/netlist to GDSII Own block-level and/or top-level execution independently Achieve timing, power, and area closure Perform and review sign-off checks (STA, DRC, LVS, Power) Collaborate closely with RTL, DV, STA, and architecture teams Provide technical guidance when needed (no direct reportees)

Required Experience 12+ years of strong PD experience Solid experience in CPU/GPU projects Strong debugging and timing closure expertise Self-driven and execution-focused