Group Technical Architect

HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies

IT

Posted on Jun 19, 2026
Job Description
Group Technical Architect
San Jose, California

Job Summary

Core Job Responsibilities

Physical Implementation: Execute floor planning, placement, and routing (P&R) for high-speed LPDDR6 PHY blocks.

Timing Closure: Meet stringent setup, hold, and derating requirements at frequencies exceeding 14 Gbps.

Signal & Power Integrity (SI/PI): Collaborate with packaging teams to manage IR drop, electromigration (EM), and crosstalk.

Low-Power Design: Implement power gating, multi-voltage domains, and clock-tree synthesis optimizations suited for AI and mobile applications.

Design Rule Checking (DRC) & LVS: Ensure tape-out readiness by resolving physical and schematic verification errors in advanced processes (e.g., FinFET/GAA).

Key Responsibilities

Education & Experience:

15+ years of experience.

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical/Computer Engineering with a strong background in VLSI design.

Protocol Familiarity: Experience in high-speed memory interfaces (LPDDR5/LPDDR6, GDDR, or HBM) and associated equalization techniques.

Tool Proficiency: Mastery of industry-standard EDA suites (e.g., Synopsys IC Compiler II, Cadence Innovus, Tempus, or Calibre).

Scripting: Proficiency in Python, TCL, or Perl for design automation and workflow optimization.

Skill Requirements

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Other Requirements

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Maximum Salary (US): 204000
Minimum Salary (US): 133000
Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.