Advanced Physical Design and Verification Engineer (7036)
As an Advanced Physical Design and Verification Engineer, you will join a team of engineers dedicated to pushing the envelope for the world’s leading semiconductor company at our San Jose Design Center, California. We currently operate on a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office.
Responsibilities
- DRC/LVS/ERC/ANTENNA analysis and clean up
- Floorplan analysis and congestion solution
- Power IR/EM analysis and fix
- Signal EM/Noise analysis and fix
- Physical verification sign off
- Implement ECOs for timing closure
- Customized Clock tree structure
- May also perform floorplan, place and route
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (fresh graduates with limited or no industry experience are welcome to apply)
- In-depth knowledge of hardware design courses including VLSI design, digital integrated circuits, logic design, design for testing, computer architecture, and digital design automation
- Experience in research projects or internships related to RTL coding, digital design and testing, physical implementation, or design verification
- In-depth knowledge of major EDA tools and design flows
- Experience in Python, Perl, or TCL programming
- Ability to work regularly at a customer site in the South Bay area
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with TSMC N16 and below technology
- Chip-level integration and wire editing
- Low-power implementation methodology
- Able to independently complete Netlist-GDS P&R and signoff tasks
- Experience in block-level implementation or chip integration and signoff
About the Company
As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry, the technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, and a pioneer in advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations. Founded in 1987, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model and has since remained the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry. The company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with industry-leading process technologies and design enablement solutions. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.
In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that helps customers achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The company continues to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing, expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.
Pay
At the time of this posting, this role typically pays a base salary between $85,500 and $134,000 per year. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, education, experience, position level, and location. TSMC’s total compensation package includes market-competitive pay, allowances, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, along with extensive development opportunities and programs.