We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Lead to spearhead the Central Design Methodology (CDM) Team to drive the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of R&D organization’s design (EDA/CAD) methodologies and processes for IP and SoC development across Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS), Digital, and RF design domains. This role is pivotal in defining, developing, and deploying cutting-edge tools, flows, recipes, methodologies, design-processes, gate-checklist that improve PPA, design efficiency and productivity, quality, reuse, robustness and time-to-market across multiple product lines.
This role requires deep technical expertise in semiconductor Chip design methodologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with R&D design functions/components (AMS, Digital, RF, PD, DV, DFT, Emulation/Validation) and EDA vendors.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Analog and Mixed-Signal design, verification and signoff tool, flow, methodologies (TFM) and design-process
- Digital design, verification and signoff TFM and design-process
- RF design, verification and signoff TFM and design-process
- Design-for-Test (DFT) TFM
- IP qualification, reuse, release and management frameworks
- Hands-on expertise in EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, etc.) and scripting (Python, TCL, Perl).
- Proven track record in IP and SoC development methodologies and processes from concept to silicon.
- Experience with documentation & issue tracking process (Confluence/JIRA), revision control systems (LSF), workflow automation, and large-scale compute (HPC) environments.
Education & Experience
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in semiconductor design methodologies & processes with exposure to AMS, Digital, and RF domains.
- 5+ years of experience leading methodology, EDA, CAD, design enablement, or related technical teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing Central CAD Methodologies for large design organizations.
- Knowledge of advanced process nodes (FinFET, RF CMOS, SiC, GAN/GAS, etc.).
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in EDA.
Key Responsibilities :
Methodology & Process Leadership and Strategy
- Define and execute the roadmap for design (EDA/CAD) tools, flows, recipes, methodologies, design-processes covering Analog, Mixed-Signal, Digital, and RF IP and SoC development.
- Collaborate with R&D design functions/components (AMS, Digital, RF, PD, DV, DFT, Emulation/Validation) to align methodologies with organizational goals.
- Establish standardized baseline for design, verification, implementation, signoff, release processes and quality gate-checklist across R&D design functions/components. And drive continuous improvement from that.
- Drive methodology adoption and ensure alignment with organizational quality, reliability, productivity and schedule goals.
- Lead the evaluation, bring-in and deployment of next-generation design technologies and new capabilities, automation solutions, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
Design Flow, Methodology and Process Development
- Architect, implement and maintain standardized and scalable end-to-end Chip design flows for:
- Analog and Mixed-Signal design
- Digital front-end and back-end design and implementation
- RF design and integration
- DFT design and integration
- IP development, reuse and manage
- Full-chip SoC integration
- Verification, Emulation/Validation
- Develop process for quality gate-checklist, signoff and design release (cross-functional design hands-off).
- Evaluate and integrate EDA tools, automation frameworks, scripting solutions.
- Establish flow interoperability across multiple EDA platforms and foundry technologies.
- Establish best practices for design reuse, verification, release and signoff.
Automation and Infrastructure
- Lead the development of automation frameworks, scripts, and infrastructure to improve engineering efficiency.
- Drive implementation of reusable design kits, PDK integration methodologies, verification environments, and regression systems.
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and analytics to measure design quality, productivity, and methodology compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner and closely work with R&D Design Functions/Components (AMS, Digital, RF, PD, DFT, DV, Emulation/Validation) to develop their TFM, Recipe and Design-process and PPA push.
- Work closely with EDA vendors and foundry partners to influence tool capabilities and resolve methodology challenges.
- Support project teams during methodology & process deployment, training, and issue resolution.
- Ensure seamless integration of analog, mixed-signal and digital IPs into complex SoCs.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay ahead of industry trends in semiconductor design methodologies.
- Drive adoption of advanced techniques such as machine learning–based design optimization, cloud-enabled design environments, and AI-assisted verification.
- Champion efficiency improvements in design cycle time, PPA and quality metrics.
Key Success Metrics
- Improved PPA of the Chips (IP/SoC).
- Improved design productivity and reduced development cycle time.
- Increased IP reuse and methodology adoption across projects.
- Enhanced first-pass silicon success rate.
- Reduction in design and verification turnaround time.
- Improved design quality and signoff robustness.
- Successful deployment of automation and methodology innovations.
- Team growth, engagement, and technical excellence.
