Title: Standard Cell Layout Design Engineer

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Introduction

In this position you will be integrated in our Foundry IP Development team in Bangalore. In close collaboration with other disciplines across our worldwide engineering teams you will be developing layout for Std cell IP which enable our customers to perform product designs at highest quality standards based on Globalfoundries' advanced process nodes.

Job Responsibilities

• The development of product grade Standard Cell IP covering the following phases:

• Layout Design of Standard Cell IPs

• Layout checks like LVS, DRC, DFM, EMIR

• Review of Layouts and extend help for other Layout teams

• Design Kit prep from layout side, verification and validation

• Layout automation and script support

• Being a good team player, taking key initiatives for productivity improvements and innovation

• Sign off and release into dedicated IP validation test chips

• Specification and documentation

• Support of silicon bring up and characterization

  Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience in semiconductors/Microelectronics/VLSI engineering.

• Practical experiences in Standard Cell layout design in one or several of the following areas:

• Layout design and optimization of Combinational and Sequential Cells for various drive strengths and topology options.

• Layout design of Power Management Kit cells like Level Shifter, Power Gating, Isolation and Always-on Cells.

• Layout Architecture design for Ultra High Density and High-Performance Libraries.

• Layout design of custom cells to meet specific low power or high-speed design requirements.

• Proficient in handling EDA tools from Synopsis, Mentor and Cadence used for layout design like schematic/layout editor, parasitic extraction tools, DRC, LVS, DFM, EMIR, etc.

• Basic understanding of fabrication steps and flow.

• Experience in Testchip integration and analysis will be an added advantage .

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of CMOS technology

• Hands-on knowledge of state-of-the-art standard cell layout flows

• Programming experience applicable to design flow automation tasks

• The ability to work within a very dynamic interdisciplinary environment as well as dedicated knowledge of 45/32/28nm and below technology nodes are an advantage.

• You are flexible, highly motivated and have a team-oriented working style.

• You have shown the ability to communicate as well as work efficiently in an international multi-disciplinary environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are a must.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.

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

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