Cisco · 14 hours ago
Director - Physical Design (Silicon One)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $325K/yr
8+ years expCisco Systems is a leading technology company that delivers innovative solutions for networking hardware. They are seeking a Director of Physical Design to lead the physical design execution for SoCs, collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving optimization efforts for ASIC developments.
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Responsibilities
Closely work with Team Leads to Build PD Execution Schedule and Track Milestones through the Project
As a SoC Physical Design Lead, you will work closely with Architecture/Package/PD Teams to develop, craft, and optimize floor-plans during early chip development to meet Power/Performance/Area Goals for the SoC
Drive the review process and collaborate with the ASIC design team to identify area, interconnect and floorplan improvement opportunities
Build tools and improve existing infrastructure to optimize chip area and speed of execution
Interact with Design team to review constraints
Collaborate with Cross Functional Teams across geographies
Drive SoC Physical Design Implementation in Advanced Process Nodes with world class team of Physical Design, Circuit design, DFT and integration engineers
Build a team of hard-working and passionate leaders as we scale
Develop Soc Execution Schedule and Milestone Tracking
Communicate Status and Risks to Senior Management
Expert understanding of both FE and BE ASIC flows
Maintain close interactions with RTL, NPI, Packaging, DFT, Architecture teams
Own power, performance and area optimization of design
Oversee the development of new automation utilities for improved quality, time to delivery and high-quality Designs
Conduct periodic design reviews - with deep technical dives - to make sure the project is tracking to the schedule and maintaining a high quality of work
EMIR analysis and Timing signoff closure
Qualification
Required
8+ years experience in the hardware industry, proven management experience in leading a team that does SoC and Physical Design
Drive ASIC design methodology and flow from concept to release
Demonstrable experience at leading and managing large ASIC developments in advanced process nodes
Prior Experience in developing Physical Design Execution Schedule
Demonstrable hands-on experience in ASIC design
Preferred
Knowledge of industry standard PnR and Signoff tools and their capabilities
Understands the big picture and attention to detail during execution
Knowledge and hands on experience in block level synthesis, place and route, timing closure
Understanding advanced power analysis and power integrity analysis
Knowledge of scripting languages Tcl, Python
Manage Static Timing Analysis, timing closure and design constraints
Self-motivated, able to work in a highly cross functional team
MS or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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