Senior Design Lead - Physical Design
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Job Description
Senior Design Lead - Physical Design
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

Perform end‑to‑end physical design flow: 
Floorplanning
Power planning (PG grid, IR)
Placement & optimization
CTS (Clock Tree Synthesis)
Routing
Post‑route optimization
Achieve timing closure across all modes and corners
Resolve DRC, LVS, ERC and signoff violations
Handle low‑power design techniques: 
Multi‑Vt, Multi‑voltage (UPF)
Power gating, clock gating
Perform physical verification and signoff: 
STA (Primetime)
SI / Crosstalk
IR drop & EM analysis
Work on advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm or below)
Collaborate with: 
RTL & Micro‑architecture teams
DFT & Test engineers
Foundry and CAD teams
Debug complex timing, congestion, power, and variability issues
Drive methodology improvements and automation (scripts/flows)

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Utilize Advanced Knowledge In Physical Design Tools And Methodologies To Create User-Friendly And Intuitive Software, Ensuring Products Align With User Expectations And Enhance Overall User Experiences.
2. Lead And Mentor A Team Of Designers, Providing Strategic Guidance And Oversight To Deliver High-Quality Design Solutions That Meet Organizational Business Goals.
3. Present And Articulate Design Concepts Effectively To Stakeholders, Shaping The Overall Design Vision And Strategy While Ensuring Alignment With Business Objectives.
4. Conduct Research On Industry Trends And Emerging Technologies In Physical Design To Foster Innovation And Excellence, Implementing Best Practices To Elevate Design Processes.

Skill Requirements

1. Advanced Proficiency In Physical Design Tools And Methodologies.
2. Strong Understanding Of User Experience Principles And Design Best Practices.
3. Excellent Leadership And Team Collaboration Skills.
4. In-Depth Knowledge Of Current Industry Trends And Technologies Related To Physical Design.

Other Requirements

1. Optional But Valuable: Certified Professional In Design (Cpd) Or Equivalent Certifications In Design Methodologies.
2. Optional But Valuable: Certified User Experience Professional (Cuxp) Or Similar Certifications.
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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
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