Director , Engineering (GPU Physical Design)
Core
Lead physical design and implementation of high-performance GPU cores for Qualcomm's next-generation SoCs, focusing on timing closure, power optimization, and PPA trade-offs.
Role type
Senior IC Director, GPU Physical Design
Builds
High-performance GPU cores and SoC IP blocks for mobile and connectivity products
Domain
Semiconductor / ASIC Physical Design
Required skills
Floor-planning, Place and Route, CTS, Formal verification, Physical Verification (DRC/LVS), PDN, Timing Closure, Power optimization, Clocking architecture, Tcl/Perl Scripting, Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus, PTSI/Tempus
Preferred skills
Leading high-performance core teams, PPA trade-off decision making, Advanced STA concepts, Block level PnR convergence
Technologies
Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus, PTSI, Tempus, Tcl, Perl
Responsibilities
Define and execute physical implementation activities for high-performance GPU cores; Lead a team of engineers working on high-performance cores; Collaborate with design, DFT, and PNR teams to resolve technical issues; Make PPA trade-off decisions for critical cores; Ensure timing convergence in latest technology nodes.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC leadership
