Quantum PDK Design Enablement Engineer

Nice to Have

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience developing and releasing production PDK DRC, LVS, and/or PEX rule decks for semiconductor technologies.
• Experience with physical verification environments such as Siemens Calibre , Synopsys IC Validator , Cadence Pegasus/PVS , or equivalent tools.
• Experience with PEX technology-file development, RC extraction, process-corner modeling, and silicon/model correlation .
• Experience developing automated regression environments, rule coverage metrics, test structures, or PDK qualification methodologies.
• Experience applying AI/ML, generative AI, or data-driven techniques to semiconductor design enablement , such as automated rule coding, test-pattern generation, verification debug, error classification, or PDK quality analysis.
• Understanding of interactions among process integration, design rules, OPC/lithography, device modeling, reliability, extraction, and circuit design .
• Experience collaborating directly with EDA vendors and internal or external design teams to develop and deploy differentiated design enablement capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Job Complexity Shows mastery of a technical discipline and is recognized within the company as a senior member of a technical team.
• Initiative and creativity result in high degree of innovation while showing the capacity to solve major problems of an advanced complexity within his/her area of expertise.
• Solves complex, novel and non-recurring problems.
• Contributing inventor on a few patents.
• Contributing author on conference or journal publications.
• Accountability Works on and leads medium to large projects and assignments.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced staff, influences others as a technical leader.
• Regularly provides specialized technical guidance to others in work area.
• Participates in and/or leads cross-functional teams across sites.
• Relationship Focus Limited and supervised contact at engineering and logistical level.
• Serves as a member of the conference committees.
• Actively participates in external programs.
• Initiates projects with suppliers.
• Attends and participates in consortia technical reviews.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Increased knowledge plus broader technical knowledge that facilitates more integrative thinking.
• Requires a technical (University) degree. (Exceptions approved by local HR).
• BS + 6-7 years of experience or MS + 5-6 years or PhD + 3-4 years Expected Salary Range $98,000.00 - $176,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
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• 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.
• An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
• GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential.
• GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people.
• Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
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