Physical Design Leader

Location: Da Nang Vietnam

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client we are hiring a Physical Design Leader to support their expanding semiconductor design team in Da Nang. Our client is a leading technology-driven organization with operations across Singapore and Vietnam focusing on innovative solutions for information security applications.

Joining the team as a Physical Design Leader you will define the long-term vision for physical design infrastructure and technical strategy. You will provide strategic direction to the team overseeing complex RTL-to-GDSII implementations to ensure the timely delivery of high-performance SoCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full RTL-to-GDSII implementation lifecycle including synthesis power grid design clock tree synthesis and physical verification (DRC/LVS).
  

• Manage and scale the physical design organization including team structure hiring performance management and talent development.
  

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with design teams to influence architectural decisions and resolve technical conflicts effectively.
  

• Drive the adoption of next-generation methodologies and automation flows to maximize productivity and design quality.
  

• Represent the physical design function in executive-level strategic discussions regarding technology and product roadmaps.
  

• Mentor engineering talent to foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical innovation.
  

Job Requirements

Technical skills:

• Bachelors Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
  

• At least 7 years of experience in back-end physical design and verification with a proven track record in leadership roles.
  

• Extensive experience leading complex SoC projects through successful tape-outs under tight deadlines.
  

• Expertise in hierarchical physical design strategies and the challenges associated with advanced process nodes.
  

• Deep knowledge of modern EDA tools ASIC design flows and foundry design technologies.
  

• Highly proficient in automation using Tcl Python Makefile or Perl.
  

• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven optimization in design tools is considered a plus.
  

Soft skills:

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  

• Strategic leadership capabilities with a focus on mentoring and talent retention.
  

• Strong project management skills including the ability to manage schedules resources and risks.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including a 14th-month salary/performance bonuses paid twice per year.
  

• Full social health and unemployment insurance coverage calculated on a 100% salary base.
  

• Provision for travel-related allowances.
  

• Direct involvement in advanced high-performance SoC and ASIC design programs.
  

• Dedicated technical mentorship and clearly defined pathways for long-term career advancement.
  

• Structured annual reviews focused on transparent growth and professional development discussions.
  

• An international professional and friendly working environment.
  

• Active participation in team-building activities internal events and company-wide engagement programs.
  

How to Apply

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Anh Vu (Anna) - Recruitment Consultant
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