Physical Design Technical Leader Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1446643) + Location:Yerevan, Armenia + Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware + Job TypeProfessional + Technology Interest*None + Job Id1446643 New **Meet the Team** Join Cisco’s CHG Team in Armenia, a leader in physical design and implementation for groundbreaking networking chips under the globally recognized Silicon One brand. Our team focuses on advancing chip-level implementation and analysis for innovative technologies, employing advanced methodologies and best-in-class tools to solve large-scale design challenges. As a part of this innovative team, you’ll lead and collaborate on the physical implementation and sign-off of high-complexity silicon, ensuring the performance, reliability, and quality of the technology that powers tomorrow’s connectivity. Together, we are redefining what’s possible in networking technology. **Your Impact** As a Physical Design Manager, you will play a key leadership role in Cisco’s Silicon One development, overseeing the full physical implementation process from RTL to GDSII and tape-out. You will drive the team responsible for block-level and full-chip design, ensuring that all aspects meet rigorous performance, area, and power requirements. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams spanning frontend, IP, and tool vendors, both locally and globally, to deliver signoff-clean, next-generation networking chips. Beyond technical leadership, you’ll foster a culture of mentorship, learning, and innovation—enabling your team and yourself to grow and make a real-world impact. **What You'll Do** + Lead the team responsible for full-chip and block-level physical implementation, from RTL to GDSII and tape-out. + Oversee all aspects of the physical design process, including synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and sign-off. + Ensure all designs meet performance, area, and power requirements, and that handoffs between teams are seamless and timely. + Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on implementation challenges and solutions. + Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to team members, empowering their growth and success. + Engage in strategic planning and contribute ideas to optimize physical design methodologies and workflows. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. + 8+ years of experience in ASIC design and physical implementation, including verification. + Deep expertise with deep submicron CMOS technologies. + Extensive knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII. + Strong understanding of Static Timing Analysis, timing closure, and design constraints. + Proven skills in block-level synthesis, place and route, and timing closure. + Familiarity with industry-standard physical design and sign-off tools. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. + Proven experience managing technical teams in a fast-paced environment. **Preferred Qualifications** + Direct experience with EM/IR and ESD analysis, including debugging and solution development. + Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Shell to improve design flow efficiency. + Experience collaborating with global teams and vendor partners. + Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment. **\#WEARECISCO** \#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 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