Senior Staff Physical Design Manager (ASIC)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Physical Design Manager (ASIC): Leading physical design teams and methodology for next-generation high-performance processor and data center chips with an accent on advanced CMOS process technology. Focus on technical direction, project resource planning, and ensuring successful tape-outs from netlist to GDS.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $165,450–$247,900 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor solutions provider enabling the data infrastructure that connects the world across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to physical design engineers.
• Plan and designate project resources while monitoring progress for stakeholders.
• Partner with ASIC design teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead physical design and methodology for high-performance processor and data center chips.
• Manage customer interfaces for ASIC projects when required.
• Lead recruiting efforts at local universities and hiring of experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5-10 years of experience (or Master’s/PhD with 3-5 years).
• Strong background in ASIC or SOC development.
• Deep knowledge of physical design from netlist handoff to GDS tape-out.
• Proficiency in floor planning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, and physical verification.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience leading projects within semiconductor product development or tape-out cycles.
• Proven track record of team mentorship for high performance.
• Experience as a top-level physical design lead, STA chip lead, or chip DFT lead.
• Project management experience in ASIC or SOC environments.
• Experience working with distributed teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan.
• Robust family support and mental health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.