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Manager, Physical Design

Overview
Skills
  • Physical Design ꞏ 7y
  • Cadence
  • DRC
  • Floorplanning
  • LVS
  • Physical Verification
  • Place & Route
  • Synopsys
  • Synthesis
  • Timing Analysis
  • Timing Closure
NVIDIA is looking for best-in-class Physical Design Manager to join our outstanding Networking Silicon engineering team, developing the industry's best high-speed communication devices, delivering the highest throughput and lowest latency! Come and take a part in designing our groundbreaking and innovating chips, enjoy working in a meaningful, growing and highly professional environment where you make a significant impact in a technology-focused company.

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Physical Design Manager to lead a team of 10–15 engineers as part of our IP development organization. This is a strategic leadership role requiring both deep technical expertise and strong people management skills.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead and manage a team of 10–15 Physical Design engineers, guiding them through all stages of development.
  • Oversee four concurrent projects, from planning through execution and delivery, working on high-performance and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Drive technical excellence in floorplanning, synthesis, place & route, timing closure, and physical verification (LVS/DRC).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end design, verification, SoC integration, and packaging.
  • Mentor team members, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and support professional growth.
  • Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining high-quality and performance targets.

What We Need To See

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field; M.Sc. is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Physical Design.
  • At least 3 years of proven managerial experience in leading PD teams.
  • Solid understanding of tools and methodologies in physical implementation (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, timing analysis, DRC/LVS).
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to manage complex, parallel development streams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in English – both written and verbal.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about advanced VLSI design, eager to shape next-generation silicon, and capable of leading talented engineers through technical and organizational challenges.

JR1997289

Nvidia