Design Methodology Manager

Summary of Role:  

This role is for an experienced methodology program manager responsible for developing flows for design and verification methodologies, leading technical teams, and driving standards across the organization and vendor ecosystem. The position focuses on enabling product-line success and enhancing the design experience for both customers and internal IP users. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of technical leadership, defining and scoping methodology initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Develop flows for design & verification methodology, lead technical team, drive standards across organization, vendors and technical focus on enabling technology, IP roadmap for product line business. 

• Methodology Development for digital implementation flows spanning across front-end, place & route, EMIR, sign-off and verification phases, integration flows development and training for internal design and customers 

• EDA development flows – partner with EDA vendors and internal PDK, design teams  

• Work with product line management and marketing teams to scope customer requirements and design flows adoption in the market. 

• Work with cross-geo, cross-functional teams to understand requirements and communicate resolution in a timely manner. 

• Mentor and train junior engineers towards building effective software and automation features 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Expertise in methodology design and model verification of CMOS, RF, AMS, silicon photonics & packaging design for wafer-to wafer, die-to-wafer applications 

• Expert knowledge of industry standard EDA tools and flows  

• Expert knowledge of digital, analog, RF, AMS & digital design EDA tools and flows to drive integration level requirements 

• Requires a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or equivalent degree in a related field from an accredited university.  

• B.E./B.Tech + minimum of 5+ years of relevant industry experience  

• >5 years of experience in relevant design or design enablement of IPs. 

• Language Fluency – Fluent in English Language – written & verbal.   

• Must have proficient knowledge of and experience with Unix environment. 

• Must have good technical verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams is necessary.  

• Be able to collaborate with programming and technical design leads on multiple concurrent projects.   

• Excellent problem-solving skills, written & oral communication, teaming & interpersonal skills. 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs. 

• Familiarity with standard engineering practices like Version Control systems, Configuration Management and Regression process 

Preferred Qualifications. 

• Education – Bachelors or Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering with any 

• Experience - Relevant industry experience in Design flows, methodology development. 

• Skills  - java coding and/or genAI interest/coursework 

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong planning & organizational skills. 

We Offer

• Attractive compensation package with competitive salary, performance related bonus plan and a global recognition program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (including 20% match and 50 seed shares for first time participants, non-executive).

• Individual, technical or management career path opportunities supported by enhanced learning and development programs.

• Healthy and teambuilding work environment with various perks:

  • Additional medical service, including dental and, coverage of employees’ children

  • Food vouchers and canteen discounts

  • Monthly budget for Flex benefit

  • Top-rated office location with recreation Spa facilities

  • Discounts for Spa & Wellness Programs at NV Tower

  • Regular Team Events and Celebrations

• Focus on employee work-life balance:

  • Hybrid working model and flexible working time

  • 21 to 25 days paid vacation depending on years with the company

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/