About the role
AI summarisedAs a Technical Director of Physical Design at Marvell, you will lead the strategic vision and execution of physical design capabilities for complex SoC programs. You will oversee RTL-to-GDSII implementation, mentor engineering teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure timely tapeouts through leadership in design methodology, tool adoption, and project management. This role requires deep expertise in back-end physical design, proven leadership in scaling teams, and strong influence across design, EDA, and executive stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
- Shape the long-term vision for physical design capabilities and infrastructure in alignment with company-wide technology strategy
- Lead RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs, overseeing synthesis, floorplanning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power/signal integrity signoff, and physical verification (DRC/LVS)
- Provide strategic leadership and technical direction to physical design teams, ensuring successful and timely tapeouts of complex, high-performance SoCs
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Oversee team structure, hiring, performance management, and career development to build and retain a high-performing physical design organization
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with design teams to influence design decisions and ensure successful project execution
- Navigate and resolve cross-functional conflicts effectively, fostering alignment and maintaining momentum across diverse teams
- Drive the development and adoption of next-generation physical design methodologies, flows, and automation to improve productivity and design quality
- Manage project schedules, resources, and risk, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements
- Represent the physical design function in cross-org and executive-level discussions, contributing to long-term technology and product strategy
- Collaborate with EDA vendors and internal CAD teams to evaluate and deploy new tools and technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification, including significant leadership roles
- Proven track record of leading and scaling physical design teams, managing complex SoC projects, and delivering high-quality tapeouts under aggressive schedules
- Deep expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies, methodologies, and advanced process node challenges
- In-depth understanding of current design technologies used in major foundries
- Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, RTL integration, synthesis, and timing closure
- In-depth knowledge of modern EDA tools and flows
- Proficient in automation and scripting using Makefile, Tcl, Python, or Perl to enhance design efficiency and flow robustness
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
- Experience in developing and deploying advanced physical design methodologies and flows
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven optimization in physical design tools is a plus