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Physical Design Lead | Experience: 15+ years | Location: Bangalore or HyderabadWe are seeking an experienced Physical Design Lead to oversee and drive all PD projects across Cyient Semiconductors. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing large teams, delivering complex chips to tape-out, and guiding all stages of the physical design flow. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to ensure high-quality, on-time project execution.Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage all Physical Design (PD) projects across multiple teams and sites. - Oversee end-to-end PD activities including floorplanning, power planning, clock tree synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure. - Drive chip-level and block-level sign-off for timing, power, IR drop, EM, and DRC/LVS. - Collaborate closely with RTL, Architecture, Verification, and Packaging teams for seamless integration. - Review project schedules, allocate resources, and ensure delivery within timelines and quality targets. - Mentor and guide large teams, providing technical direction and best practices. - Resolve complex design challenges and optimize for PPA (Power, Performance, Area).Required Skills & Qualifications- 15+ years of hands-on experience in Physical Design for complex ASICs/SoCs. - Strong expertise in floorplanning, PnR, clock tree synthesis, STA, timing closure, and sign-off methodologies. - Solid understanding of advanced technology nodes (7nm/5nm/3nm preferred). - Proficiency with EDA tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Fusion Compiler, Cadence Innovus, PrimeTime, and Voltus/RedHawk. - Experience managing and mentoring large PD teams and leading multi-site execution. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.