TSMC · 9 hours ago
Senior Physical Design Engineer(7051)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $168K/yr
4+ years expTSMC is a leading dedicated semiconductor foundry that is committed to innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. The Senior Physical Design Engineer will be responsible for the physical design implementation, performance/power/area comparison, and design optimization, while working within a collaborative team environment.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Responsible for the physical implementation on TSMC’s most advanced process nodes
Netlist-to-GDS flow including block/soc-level placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and design optimization
Evaluate flow and methodologies to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA)
Analyze standard cell library utilization and route congestion data
CAD development including customizing design flows and creating comparison tables using scripting language such as TCL, Python, Perl and Shell
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience
In depth knowledge of hardware design courses including VLSI design, digital integrated circuits, logic design, design for testing, computer architecture, and digital design automation
Knowledge on physical design implementation flows, auto placement and routing (APR), static timing analysis (STA), layout design, physical design verification (PDV), IREM signoff, and CAD development
Experiences in research projects or internship related to RTL coding, synthesis, digital design and testing, physical implementation or design verification
In depth knowledge of major EDA tools/design flows
Experience in Python/Perl/TCL language programming and CSH script
Ability to work regularly at a customer site in the South Bay area
Preferred
Able to independently complete Netlist-GDS P&R
Excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
Positive, Active, Collaborative, Self-motivated, Adaptable and Flexible
TSMC N16 and below technology
Experience in software programming is a plus
Benefits
Market competitive pay
Allowances
Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits
Extensive development opportunities and programs
Company
TSMC
Established in 1987, TSMC is the world's first dedicated semiconductor foundry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.2BKey Investors
U.S. Department of CommerceBerkshire Hathaway
2024-04-08Grant· $6.6B
2024-01-01Acquired
2022-09-30Post Ipo Equity· $4.1B
Leadership Team
Morris Chang
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Peter M. Cleveland
Senior Vice President
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