Physical Design Manager

About the role

Cisco Silicon One is looking for a Physical Design Manager. The Physical Design team covers the full backend methodology and flow development from RTL to GDS, and leads the development of high-quality VLSI designs using the latest silicon technologies and processes. As manager, you will give strategic and technical leadership to a team of engineers and guide them through the entire chip design lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to a team of engineers
• Guide the team through the entire chip design lifecycle
• Own the group's output, including Definition, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route, Optimization, Timing Closure and Design Floor Planning

Required profile

• VLSI design background with extensive experience in backend design
• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in a relevant domain
• 4+ years of proven management or technical leadership experience

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the Place & Route flow
• Preferred: deep understanding of physical construction and integration
• Preferred: knowledge of Physical Design Verification (LVS/DRC)
• Preferred: familiarity with physical design EDA tools such as Synopsys and Cadence