About the role
Altera seeks an experienced Senior Director of Physical Design to lead the physical design strategy and execution of next-generation semiconductor products. This leader will drive innovation in design methodologies, oversee complex chip implementations, and mentor a high-performing team of physical design engineers across multiple product lines.
Key Responsibilities- Lead physical design strategy and execution for advanced-node semiconductor products
- Manage and mentor a team of physical design managers, principal engineers, and senior engineers
- Establish and drive physical design methodologies, standards, and best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including logic design, DFT, and power management
- Drive continuous improvement in design quality, power, performance, and area (PPA)
- Manage physical design budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
- Evaluate and implement emerging design automation tools and technologies
Partner with vendor ecosystem to optimize tool flows and capabilities
Qualifications:- 15+ years of experience in physical design of complex semiconductor products
- 10+ years in management and team leadership roles
- Deep expertise in placement, routing, physical verification, and signoff at 7nm and below nodes
- Strong knowledge of design automation tools and methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality silicon within schedule and power budgets
- Experience managing large, distributed engineering teams
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electronics Engineering
- Experience in advanced node physical design at 5nm or below
- Background in FPGA or programmable logic design
- Experience with multiple foundry relationships (TSMC, Samsung, Intel)
- Leadership experience in geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones