Member of the Technical Staff Design Enablement PDK – Device Library Developer
GlobalFoundries · New York +1 · 3mo ago
About GlobalFoundries
- GlobalFoundries is a world-leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry with facilities in Dresden, Singapore, New York and Vermont (USA). Our products are used in various technical applications, e.g. mobile communications, consumer electronics, automotive and more. GlobalFoundries employs around 13,000 people worldwide, including 280 in Sofia.
- Our Design and Technology Enablement teams are working on the development of Silicon Photonics applications.
Summary of Role:
- Deliver high quality silicon photonics Process Design Kit (PDK).
- Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
- Responsible for developing design components for PDKs
- Develop, deploy, support, maintain, PDK (Process Design Kits) Collection of techfiles and runtime code readable by Electronic Design Automation tools
- Develop, deploy, support, maintain automation tools that represents the Fab process
- Review and interpret process design rules and SPICE model documents, in order to create specification data for the Process Design Kit development.
- Create and maintain test cases for Company's Process Design Kits / DRC / LVS or PEX and perform quality assurance checks to ensure error free deliveries to customers.
- Create and update release notes and application notes, and to document any known limitations, issues, and solutions, in order to communicate relevant information on proper usage of the Process Design Kit components to customers.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
- Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed
Essential Responsibilities:
- Developing design components for Device library of PDKs
- Develop, deploy, support, maintain, PDK (Process Design Kits) Collection of tech files and runtime code readable by Electronic Design Automation tools
- Develop, deploy, support, maintain automation tools that represents the Fab process
- Review and interpret process design rules and SPICE model documents, in order to create specification data for the Process Design Kit development.
- Create and maintain test cases for Company's Process Design Kits / DRC / LVS and perform quality assurance checks to ensure error free deliveries to customers.
- Create and update release notes and application notes, and to document any known limitations, issues, and solutions, in order to communicate relevant information on proper usage of the Process Design Kit components to customers.
- This position also offers the opportunity to work with an established group of innovators and the potential for you to become an inventor through contributing creative ideas that can lead to trade secrets and/or patents.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent.
- Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English – both written and verbal.
- Good attitude and interpersonal skills, tactful and works well in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, resourceful and shows initiative.
- Well organized and exhibits attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Requires a technical (University) degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent. Good knowledge of electronic devices and semiconductor theory. (Exceptions approved by local HR).
- BS + 6-7 years of experience or
- MS + 5-6 years or
- PhD + 3-4 years
- Experience with CAD systems in Electronics (Cadence IC, Cadence OrCAD, Protel or similar).
- Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Tcl, Bash...) is a plus.
- Exposure to Cadence IC (Virtuoso Layout, Schematic or Cadence Skill programming language) is a great advantage.
- Previous experience with Unix/Linux systems is also a plus.
- Knowledge of Silicon Photonics would be a great advantage.
- Knowledge in ML or GenAI is a great advantage
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.
Expected Salary Range
$98,000.00 - $176,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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