Ampere · 16 hours ago
Principal Physical Design Verification/ESD Engineer
Portland, OR
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $234K/yr
6+ years expAmpere is a semiconductor design company focused on high-performance, energy-efficient cloud computing. The Principal Physical Design Verification/ESD Engineer will be responsible for chip-level physical design verification, flow automation, and ESD coverage, working within a collaborative team environment across multiple sites.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Partition and chip-level level ownership of physical design verification (PDV), and physical design reviews
Execute and debug final verification flows in preparation for gds tape out delivery on FinFet designs (DRC, LVS,DFM, Antenna, Density Fill Routines, XOR, etc.)
ESD Verification and Sign-off at partition and chip level
Design enhancements and DFM techniques
Package level physical verification
LVS / DRC check coding
Support all PDV sign-off scripts at partition and at chip-level
Work with multiple sites in a team environment, particularly with offices in the US, India, and Vietnam
Qualification
Required
Background with FinFets and multi exposure metallization is required
Familiarity with Cadence and Siemens tools is required
Shell, Skill, Calibre and other programming knowledge
Familiarity with Physical Verification flow automation
Familiarity with ESD coverage techniques and verifications flows (Calibre PERC, Ansys Pathfinder)
Familiarity with DFM techniques for yield enhancements
Familiar in identifying and addressing issues often found at the chip level, some of which include: Density, Latch up triggered failures, Abutment conflicts, Data integrity, Short isolation and open/swapped nets
Electrical or Computer Engineering - Bachelor's degree & 8 years of related experience; or Master's degree & 6 years; or PhD & 3 years
Benefits
Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
Company
Ampere
Ampere is a modern semiconductor company designing the future of hyperscale cloud and edge computing with the world’s first Cloud Native Processors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$813.8MKey Investors
OracleThe Carlyle Group
2025-03-20Acquired
2022-04-01Secondary Market· $127.8M
2022-04-01Convertible Note· $300M
Leadership Team
Renee James
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Todd M. Underwood
Chief Financial Officer
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