Lead Physical Design Engineer — RTL-to-GDSII Mastery

Small, collaborative team with clear ownership

Our client is building a world-class silicon team and is looking for a Lead Physical Design Engineer to take ownership of the complete RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow for complex IP and SoC subsystems. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll not only define methodologies and drive execution but also help scale a new backend team around you.

In this position, you’ll define best practices, own PPA and sign‑off quality, and act as the bridge between digital design, custom design, and verification teams. The role combines deep technical involvement with the opportunity to shape the physical design strategy from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership: Oversee the entire RTL-to-GDSII flow — from synthesis and floorplanning through place & route, CTS, STA, and sign‑off
• Methodology & flow: Define, maintain, and automate a robust implementation flow i...