Senior Principal Engineer, Physical Designer
About The Position
Marvell is hiring a senior leader for its central physical design team to shape the long-term vision for physical design capabilities and infrastructure in alignment with company-wide technology strategy. The role focuses on physical design and methodology for future high-performance processor chips built using leading-edge CMOS process technology for server and networking applications. The position leads RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs, including synthesis, floorplanning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power and signal integrity signoff, and physical verification. It provides strategic leadership and technical direction to physical design teams, supports successful and timely tapeouts, develops engineering talent, and oversees organization structure, hiring, performance management, and career development. The role also drives collaboration with design teams, resolves cross-functional conflicts, and advances physical design methodologies, flows, and automation to improve productivity and design quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 15+ years of related professional experience; or a Master’s degree in one of these fields and 10–12 years of experience; or a PhD in one of these fields and 8–10 years of experience; equivalent professional experience may substitute for a formal degree.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification, including significant leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading and scaling physical design teams, managing complex SoC projects, and delivering high-quality tapeouts under aggressive schedules.
- Deep expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies, methodologies, and advanced process node challenges.
- In-depth understanding of current design technologies used in major foundries.
- Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, RTL integration, synthesis, and timing closure.
- In-depth knowledge of modern EDA tools and flows.
- Proficiency in automation and scripting using Makefile, Tcl, Python, or Perl to improve design efficiency and flow robustness.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
- Experience developing and deploying advanced physical design methodologies and flows.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of static timing analysis tools and flows, including PrimeTime and Tempus.
- Knowledge of EM/IR-Drop and crosstalk analysis tools, including PTSI, Voltus, Redhawk, and PrimeRail.
- Knowledge of extraction tools, including Quantus and StarRC.
- Knowledge of formal or physical verification tools, including Formality, Verplex, Calibre, and Hercules.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven optimization in physical design tools.
Responsibilities
- Shape the long-term vision for physical design capabilities and infrastructure in alignment with company-wide technology strategy.
- Lead RTL-to-GDSII implementation for multiple SoC programs, overseeing synthesis, floorplanning, power grid design, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power and signal integrity signoff, and physical verification (DRC/LVS).
- Provide strategic leadership and technical direction to physical design teams to support successful and timely tapeouts of complex, high-performance SoCs.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent and foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee team structure, hiring, performance management, and career development to build and retain a high-performing physical design organization.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with design teams to influence design decisions and ensure successful project execution.
- Resolve cross-functional conflicts, foster alignment, and maintain momentum across teams.
- Drive development and adoption of next-generation physical design methodologies, flows, and automation to improve productivity and design quality.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in Marvell’s bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
- Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
- Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
- Mental health resources.
- Recognition and service awards.
- Comprehensive benefits spanning financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
