Sr Library Design EngineerID:59656

10,000 MYR ~ 22,000 MYRBayan Lepasabout 10 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    10,000 MYR ~ 22,000 MYR

  • Industry

    Software/Information Processing, IT/Telecommunications, Manufacturing(Computer/Telecommunication), Manufacturing(Electronics/Semiconductors)

  • Job Description

    We are seeking a Library Design Engineer to own the end-to-end development of a production-grade standard cell library on leading-edge process nodes. You will drive transistor-level design, multi-Vt cell topology, full characterization, and PPA validation delivering robust, sign-off-ready library views to downstream implementation flows. Seniority level to be determined by experience.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Design, simulate, and analyze standard cell circuits at transistor level, including combinational, sequential, clock, and physical utility cells across multiple Vt flavors (HVT/SVT/LVT/ULVT) and drive strengths.
    • Perform layout process-node-shift; guide layout clean-up effort and review for DRC/LVS compliance, EM/IR rules, and parasitic awareness at the cell level.
    • Define & execute characterization flow to generate complete library views & models, covering timing (NLDM/CCS/ECSM), power (dynamic, leakage, internal), noise, and variation-aware models (LVF/SOCV/POCV); ensure Liberty, LEF, and GDS consistency.
    • Define & execute QA regression to check library quality; validate cell robustness including noise margin, drive strength, X-propagation, and scan/DFT cell correctness; drive STA correlation using PrimeTime or Tempus to confirm model accuracy in real PD flows.
    • Lead standard cell library IP integration into Testchip, including Testchip circuit and test plan development; support hardware bring-up and debug.
    • Perform pre/post-silicon correlation & model/design optimization; drive root-cause analysis for first-silicon issues and implement yield/robustness improvements.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    • BS/MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience).
    • 5–12+ years of digital and/or mixed-signal IC design experience, with direct hands-on standard cell library or cell characterization work.
    • Strong understanding of cell physical layout principles: cell height, row-based placement, pin accessibility, and layout versus schematic (LVS) verification.
    • Proficiency in Verilog, LEF, Liberty, and other industry-standard models; understand timing arc types including setup/hold, recovery/removal, and min-pulse-width.
    • Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools: Cadence Virtuoso for schematic/layout, HSPICE or Spectre for transistor-level simulation, Calibre or equivalent for DRC/LVS/extraction.
    • Experience with .lib syntax including NLDM/CCS/LVF/ECSM; familiarity with variation-aware characterization concepts (SOCV, POCV).
    • Experience with characterization tools such as Cadence Liberate and/or Synopsys PrimeLib (or equivalent).
    • Scripting and automation proficiency (Python, Tcl, Perl, or SKILL) for flow development, regression management, and data analysis.

    Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
    • Exposure to silicon correlation/validation of characterized models is a plus.
    • Experience with Cadence SKILL programming is a plus.
    • Experience with process-specific design rules, multi-patterning constraints, and PDK enablement.
    • Experience operating Physical Design (PD) EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus or Synopsys Fusion Compiler/ICC2; able to run a PD flow independently to collect and analyze Performance/Power/Area (PPA) data and validate cell library impact.
    • Familiarity with STA sign-off using PrimeTime or Tempus is a strong plus.

  • English Level

    -

  • Other Language

    English

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