Silicon Physical Design Verification Manager

(US) Santa Clara CA , Austin TX, Portland OR, Fort Collins COEngineering – Silicon Engineering /Full-time /HybridJoin a cutting-edge and well-funded hardware startup in Silicon Valley as a Silicon PDV Engineering Manager. Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create Risc-V based computing platforms that will transform the industry. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate engineers in the world to create designs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency and scalability. We offer a fun, creative and flexible work environment, with a shared vision to build products to change the world.ResponsibilitiesDevelop PDV methodology and infrastructure to enable the verification flow of large SoCs across DRC, LVS, ESD.Drive convergence across analysis types at full chip level and sub blocks.Perform full chip integration and run the complete suite of physical verification checksProvide guidance to the implementation teams throughout the project to enable early convergence and final closureInterface with various internal and external design teams to ensure the high quality of their deliverables and successful integrationWork with the package and floorplan teams to define padring and bump map designCollaborate with our technology team to define flows and integrate foundry PDK dataManage a team of engineers to deliver PDV convergence to meet or exceed program milestones.RequirementsDeep understanding of the challenges associated with advanced process nodes (7nm and below).More than 10 years experience in managing and driving full chip convergence for high end chip designs using advanced process nodes.Hands-on experience with auditing rule decks and settings to drive convergence.Hands-on experience in closure and tapeout of large hierarchical designs.Experience with industry standard physical verification tools (Calibre, Pegasus)Strong scripting skills in tcl and pythonAbility and taste for solving complex problems, efficient written and verbal communication, excellent organization skillsSelf starter and highly motivatedAbility to work cross-functionally with various teams and be productive under aggressive schedulesGood written and verbal communication skills.Education and Experience Masters + 15 years experience.