Front-end Technical Manager (Chip Design)

Job Title: Frontend Technical Manager (Semiconductor Chip Design)

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 10-20 years

Job Overview:

As a Frontend Technical Manager specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you will lead the front-end stages of integrated circuit development. This role requires expertise in digital design, verification, synthesis, power management, DFT, and project management. You will also oversee product support for the Pre-production and Post production stages.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution

- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones.

- Coordinate with engineering teams to align project goals with business objectives.

- Monitor project progress and mitigate risks.

2. Verification Planning and Management

- Develop and execute robust verification strategies and plans.

- Oversee the creation and implementation of testbenches and verification environments.

3. Digital Verification

- Perform IP and 1-chip RTL verification, gate-level netlist verification, and multi-voltage domain verification using UPF.

4. Documentation

- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.

5. RTL Design and Integration

- Oversee the development and optimization of RTL code using Verilog or VHDL.

6. RTL Coding Guidelines and Code Review

- Enforce RTL coding guidelines and conduct code reviews for high-quality RTL code.

7. Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)

- Identify and resolve CDC issues to ensure proper synchronization between clock domains.

8. Stakeholder Communication

- Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.

9. Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and stay updated with industry trends.

10. EDA Tools for Front End

- Ensure proficiency in using EDA tools specific to front-end design stages.

11. RTL Manipulation for DFT

- Enhance DFT capabilities and implement DFT-friendly coding practices.

12. Product Support

- Provide support for Pre-production and Post-production stages, addressing customer concerns and ensuring smooth transitions.

Qualifications:

- 10-20 years of experience in semiconductor chip design.

- Expertise in digital design, verification, synthesis, power management, and DFT.

- Strong project management skills.

- Proficiency in EDA tools.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Proven track record in managing complex semiconductor design projects.