ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Library Characterization - Espoo

Bosch Nordic; Espoo; On-site; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Finland is seeking an experienced ASIC Development Engineer. You will focus on characterizing standard and custom cell libraries, ensuring high-quality designs in consumer and industrial applications. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in ASIC design, proficiency in relevant tools, and a strong foundation in analog circuit principles. The company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Exciting international career opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in ASIC physical design and library characterization.
• Understanding of analog circuit principles and Spice circuit simulations.
• High expertise in LVF libraries and LVF-based timing sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of standard cell and custom cell libraries.
• Developing timing, power, and noise libraries for ASICs.
• Collaborating closely with design teams to ensure high-quality IC designs.

Skills

High level of enthusiasm

Creativity

Effective team player

Independent working style

Scripting and automation skills

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Cadence Liberate

Synopsys SiliconSmart

Synopsys PrimeTime

Cadence Tempus

Job description

Company Description

Bosch Sensortec is the technology leader in sensing solutions based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and dedicated to the consumer electronics world. We develop and market key technologies for smartphone applications, tablets, hearables, wearables, smartglasses, augmented and virtual reality applications, gaming devices and the Internet of Things. Our sensors improve people’s well-being and lifestyle and enable consumer electronic devices to sense the world around us. MEMS sensors are therefore part of the foundation for a connected world. Our success in MEMS sensors and solutions is built on a remarkable team driven by passion, innovation and flexibility.

Bosch Sensortec is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH. Here at Bosch, we are creating the future by inventing technologies and services of high quality that can enrich peoples' lives. Our promise to our employees is solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join us and feel the difference!

Job Description

At our Finland ASIC development centers in Oulu and Espoo, we develop ASICs for Bosch in consumer and industrial sensing applications. Your primary responsibility will be the characterization of standard cell and custom cell libraries, generating the latest library formats with cutting‑edge tools and methodologies. You will also apply this expertise to support the physical implementation of digital subsystems within Mixed‑Signal and System‑on‑chip ASICs.

• Create something new: You work in interdisciplinary teams, developing timing, power, and noise libraries for standard and custom cells, including at near‑threshold voltages, utilizing the latest statistical library formats. Your expertise in analog circuit behaviour is crucial for accurate characterization.
• Reliable implementation: You ensure "First Time Right" IC Designs by delivering high‑quality, validated library models, collaborating closely with analog, digital, and physical design teams.
• Think holistically: You understand design requirements, block‑level specifications, and circuit documentation to perform comprehensive library characterization, and provide expert guidance on library usage for physical design.
• Networked communication: You are part of an international and globally distributed team, continuously improving our library characterization methodology.
• Observe and apply: You leverage your understanding of physical design flows (P&R, STA) to effectively integrate characterized libraries and ensure manufacturability for advanced process nodes.

Qualifications

• Personality: High level of enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to work in international and interdisciplinary teams.
• Working Practice: Effective team player with focused and independent working style.
• Experience: Proven industry experience with a focus on ASIC physical design and library characterization. High expertise in library characterization, including LVF libraries and LVF‑based timing sign‑off. Understanding of analog circuit principles and Spice circuit simulations for characterization. Experience with modern ASIC technology, including near‑threshold design challenges. Proficiency with Cadence Liberate or Synopsys SiliconSmart, and STA tools like Synopsys PrimeTime or Cadence Tempus. Solid understanding of logic backend tools (P&R, timing analysis, low power techniques). Strong scripting and automation skills (Make based flow, Python, TCL, json, jinja 2, etc.).
• Languages: Proficient English language skills.
• Education: Degree (M.Sc., B.Sc.) of electrical engineering or equivalent with outstanding results.

Additional Information

An exciting job at an international company who is working at the forefront of technology. Being a part of the Finnish department, you can become a part of the future!

Do you have any questions? Then contact Teemu Sirviö at [e-mail]