Physical Design Team Leader
Next Silicon
Design
Israel
Posted on Nov 4, 2025
Physical Design Team Leader
- Hardware
- Israel
- Senior
- Full-time
Description
NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.
At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:
- Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
- Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
- Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.
Come help lead the design and development of one of the most ambitious products at the forefront of compute technology!
Requirements
- 7+ years of physical design experience
- At least 2 years in technical leadership and/or people management roles.
- Proficient in EDA tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Mentor for physical design tasks such as floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and timing analysis.
- Expertise in timing closure, power analysis, and optimization methodologies.
- Strong understanding of physical verification concepts, including DRC (design rule checking), LVS (layout versus schematic), and sign-off procedures.
- Excellent team player with strong mentorship and management skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interface with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance.
Responsibilities
- Lead a physical design team responsible for all stages of the physical design process—floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing, and power optimization at both block and subsystem levels.
- Mentor and guide a team of physical design engineers through all stages of the design flow.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and other technical leads to ensure timely delivery and successful completion of projects.
- Drive the technical direction of the physical design process to ensure efficient, high-quality outcomes.
- Develop and implement best practices for physical design and continuous improvements of design workflows.
- Optimize designs for performance, power, and area (PPA) to meet project goals.
- Ensure compliance with DRC (design rule checking) and LVS (layout versus schematic) requirements. .
- Drive timing analysis and closure, working closely with the RTL design team to resolve timing violations.