Advanced Node CPU Design Specialist

CPU Physical Design Lead

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 6–10 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a CPU Physical Design Lead to drive implementation and signoff of high-performance CPU cores/subsystems on advanced technology nodes. You will own backend execution from floorplan through tapeout, working closely with architecture, RTL, STA, DFT, and methodology teams to achieve aggressive PPA targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead block/subsystem-level physical design for high-frequency CPU designs.
• Own end-to-end implementation: floorplanning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing, STA closure, and physical signoff.
• Drive timing, power, congestion, IR/EM, and noise convergence across multiple modes/corners.
• Develop scalable PD methodologies and automation for advanced-node implementation.
• Execute ECO closure and tapeout readiness with s...