Senior Physical Design CAD Manager

2 Weeks ago • 8-16 Years • Product Design • Research & Development • $183,000 PA - $271,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Physical Design CAD Manager role at Google involves leading a team of physical design engineers, driving the development and execution of the physical design flow (netlist to GDSII), overseeing floorplanning, placement, routing, and optimization. Responsibilities include physical verification (DRC, LVS, timing analysis), collaboration with cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining PDCAD methodologies and flows, and evaluating new CAD tools and technologies (including AI/ML). The ideal candidate will contribute to the innovation behind Google's hardware, ensuring high-performance and low-power solutions.
Must have:
  • 8+ years CAD experience
  • 6+ years people management
  • Python proficiency
  • Physical design flow expertise
  • Lead and mentor team
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in relevant field
  • Advanced node (3nm, 2nm) experience
  • DFT and low-power design knowledge
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and flows and electronic design automation (EDA) tools and methodologies.
  • 6 years of experience in people management and developing employees on a Physical Design CAD team.
  • Experience with Python.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or a related field.
  • 16 years of experience in physical design CAD.
  • Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., 3nm, 2nm).
  • Familiarity with design for testability (DFT) methodologies.
  • Knowledge of low-power design techniques.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Physical Design CAD Manager to lead our physical design team and drive the development of advanced integrated circuits. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical design flow, from netlist to GDSII, and will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance, low-power PDCAD flow.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of physical design engineers.
  • Drive the development and execution of the physical design flow, from netlist to GDSII.
  • Oversee floorplanning, placement, routing, clock tree synthesis, and optimization. Perform physical verification, including Design Rule Check (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), and timing analysis.
  • Collaborate with design, Physical design, IT/infrastructure teams to ensure successful CAD flow.
  • Develop and maintain PDCAD methodologies and flows. Evaluate and introduce new CAD tools and technologies including AI/ML.

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