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Director of SoC Implementation / Physical Design

NXP Semiconductors · Austin (Oakhill, Office) · On-site

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About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced leader to head SoC Implementation / Physical Design for advanced semiconductor products. This role will own end-to-end physical design execution across complex SoCs, driving delivery from RTL to silicon for cutting-edge technology nodes.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field
  • 17+ years of experience in ASIC / SoC physical design
  • Proven experience leading large-scale SoC programs
  • Strong knowledge of industry EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence flows)
  • Demonstrated success in advanced node implementations
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
More about this role

We are seeking a highly experienced leader to head SoC Implementation / Physical Design for advanced semiconductor products. This role will own end-to-end physical design execution across complex SoCs, driving delivery from RTL to silicon for cutting-edge technology nodes.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong organizational leadership , capable of managing large global teams and delivering high-quality silicon on aggressive schedules.

  • Lead complete SoC physical design execution including floorplanning, synthesis, place & route, CTS, routing, STA, PDN, PDV and signoff.
  • Drive timing, power, IR/EM, and physical verification closure to achieve tapeout readiness.
  • Deliver optimized PPA (Power, Performance, Area) across complex designs.
  • Aligns with internal expectations of implementing designs on silicon with optimal quality, PPA, and cost efficiency
  • Own planning, tracking, and execution of physical design programs from specification through tapeout.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and schedules across multi-site global teams.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment across RTL, DFT, STA, verification, and packaging teams.
  • Ensure delivery to aggressive...

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