Senior Group Technical Architect - RTL Design
United States
Job Description
Senior Group Technical Architect - RTL Design
Santa Clara, California

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing the technical execution of memory layout design activities within project teams, ensuring robust solutions and adherence to best practices. The position provides technical guidance, drives process compliance, and actively contributes to technical discussions to enable successful delivery of high-quality design modules.

Key Responsibilities

1. Guide and implement memory layout design solutions using industry-standard EDA tools and scripting languages, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to technical standards.
2. Provide technical direction and support to team members in memory layout design, utilizing tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler for effective layout creation and validation.
3. Ensure process compliance in layout design activities by applying DRC/LVS checks and following established design flows in the assigned module.
4. Participate in technical discussions and feasibility studies, leveraging expertise in memory layout design to evaluate technical alternatives, assess tool compatibility, and identify design risks.
5. Prepare and submit project status reports focused on memory layout deliverables, proactively addressing potential risks and supporting escalation resolution within the design domain.

Skill Requirements

1. Solid proficiency in memory layout design methodologies and flows.
2. In-depth knowledge of EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, or Mentor Graphics for layout creation, verification, and optimization.
3. Strong understanding of DRC/LVS checks, parasitic extraction, and design-rule compliance.
4. Ability to script using SKILL, Python, or TCL for automation in layout design tasks.
5. Experience advocating and applying best practices and technical standards within memory layout projects.

Other Requirements

1. Optional but valuable: Certification in VLSI Design or Custom Layout Design (e.g., Cadence Certified Layout Designer).
Maximum Salary (US):  234000
Minimum Salary (US):  153000
Information at a Glance

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.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.