Manager, Physical Design

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Physical Design Manager to lead a team of 10–15 engineers as part of our IP development organization. This is a strategic leadership role requiring both deep technical expertise and strong people management skills.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of 10–15 Physical Design engineers, guiding them through all stages of development.

• Oversee four concurrent projects, from planning through execution and delivery, working on high-performance and cutting-edge technologies.

• Drive technical excellence in floorplanning, synthesis, place & route, timing closure, and physical verification (LVS/DRC).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end design, verification, SoC integration, and packaging.

• Mentor team members, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and support professional growth.

• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining high-quality and performance targets.

What we need to see:

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field; M.Sc. is an advantage.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Physical Design.

• At least 3 years of proven managerial experience in leading PD teams.

• Solid understanding of tools and methodologies in physical implementation (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, timing analysis, DRC/LVS).

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to manage complex, parallel development streams.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in English – both written and verbal.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about advanced VLSI design, eager to shape next-generation silicon, and capable of leading talented engineers through technical and organizational challenges.