Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead

enchargeai36· Hardware
Apply Now ↗
📍 Bangalore

About this role

The Role
 
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on SoC Floorplan Lead to own the physical foundation of our next-generation AI and Data Center SoCs. In this critical role, you will be the bridge between architecture, logic design, and physical design. You will work hand-in-hand with Chip Architects and RTL Leads to influence micro-architecture and ensure the physical implementation achieves best-in-class Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).
If you love solving complex spatial puzzles on advanced technology nodes, integrating sensitive analog components, and driving execution in a high-energy start-up environment, this is the role for you.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Top-Level Floorplanning: Own the SoC-level floorplan from concept to tape-out for high-performance, large-scale AI/Data Center chips on advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm or below).
  • Architecture & RTL Collaboration: Partner closely with Architecture and RTL teams to provide early physical feasibility feedback. Drive block partitioning, shape optimization, and data-flow planning to achieve the absolute best PPA.
  • Bump & Package Co-Design: Lead bump planning and IO ring definition. Work with packaging teams on flip-chip/advanced packaging constraints, ensuring optimal signal escape and power delivery.
  • Custom & Analog Routing: Manage the placement and custom routing strategies for critical Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) IPs, high-speed SerDes (PCIe, Ethernet, Memory interfaces), PLLs, and sensitive clock distributions.
  • Power Delivery Network (PDN): Design and analyze the top-level power grid, ensuring robust power delivery for high-current AI workloads while minimizing IR drop.
  • Pin Assignment & Feedthroughs: Manage macro placement, block-level pin assignments, and top-level feedthrough planning to optimize global timing and routing congestion.
  • Methodology Development: Build and maintain scalable Floorplanning workflows and scripts (Tcl, Python) tailored for a lean, fast-moving start-up team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience: 12 + years of hands-on experience in Physical Design SoC Floor planning preferably in Datacenter domain, with at least 3 years acting as a lead or primary owner of SoC-level Floorplanning.
  • Domain Expertise: Proven track record of taping out large, complex chips—specifically for Data Center, Networking, or AI/Machine Learningapplications.
  • Start-Up Mentality: Highly driven, self-motivated, and comfortable with ambiguity. You take extreme ownership of your domain, pivot quickly when needed, and roll up your sleeves to get things done.
  • Technical Depth:
    • Deep understanding of how RTL structures and architectural decisions impact physical design PPA.
    • Extensive experience with bump planning, flip-chip package requirements, and die-to-package co-optimization.
    • Strong knowledge of analog/mixed-signal IP integration, shielding, and custom routing constraints.
    • Expertise with industry-standard physical design tools ( Cadence Innovus).
  • Education: BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with multi-die / chiplet integration (2.5D, 3D packaging, interposers, UCIe).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (Tcl, Python, Perl, Makefile).
  • Knowledge of advanced clocking architectures (H-trees, meshes) for highly synchronous AI fabrics.
What We Offer
  • Impact: The opportunity to build ground-up architecture and see your ideas taped out in cutting-edge silicon.
  • Equity: Competitive start-up equity packages—when the company wins, you win.
  • Culture: A flat, collaborative, and bureaucracy-free environment surrounded by top-tier industry veterans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead position at enchargeai36?
The salary for this Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead role at enchargeai36 is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead position at enchargeai36 located?
This Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead role at enchargeai36 is based in Bangalore. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead at enchargeai36 belong to?
This Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead position is part of the Hardware department at enchargeai36. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead position at enchargeai36?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to enchargeai36's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead job at enchargeai36 posted?
This Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead position at enchargeai36 was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Staff / Principal SOC Floorplan Lead
enchargeai36
Apply for this role ↗

You'll be redirected to enchargeai36's official application page on Greenhouse.