Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished and motivated Technical Manager (Physical Design) with 8–12 years of industry experience to join our team. This role demands deep technical expertise in all stages of the physical design flow—including synthesis, PNR, and signoff activities (STA, EMIR, and PV). In addition to technical competency, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and project management abilities, successfully guiding a team of engineers through complex project executions. [What you will do]
- Lead and perform tasks in RTL synthesis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical verification.
- Manage signoff activities including Static Timing Analysis (STA), EMIR, and Physical Verification (PV) to ensure tapeout-quality designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DFT, RTL, STA, Packaging) to drive seamless integration and execution.
- Plan, monitor, and execute project execution, set deadlines, track milestones, and report progress to leadership.
- Guide, mentor, and develop the team, fostering technical excellence and a collaborative environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design challenges, proactively communicating risks and mitigation strategies.
- Interface with EDA vendors and keep up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and methodologies.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, document processes, and contribute to organizational knowledge base.
Main Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering.
- 8–12 years of hands-on experience in physical design, including synthesis, PNR, STA, EMIR, and PV.
- Strong expertise with EDA tools: Synopsys, Cadence, or Siemens (e.g., Design Compiler, IC Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Genus, Innovus, PrimeTime, Voltus, Calibre).
- Proven track record of successful tapeouts for complex semiconductor products.
- Solid understanding of power, performance, area (PPA) optimization techniques.
- Excellent project management skills, including resource planning, task tracking, and team leadership.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present technical material and interact confidently with cross-functional teams.
- Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
- Familiarity with advanced process nodes (3nm, 2nm)
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge semiconductor products in a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Opportunity to grow into senior leadership positions.
- Attractive compensation and benefits package.
Location: One North, Singapore