Engineer, Ecosystem IP PM and Quality

GlobalFoundries; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an Engineer, Ecosystem IP PM and Quality to qualify and validate semiconductor IP libraries across platform technologies. You will assess IP deliveries, execute IP QA, manage IP testing activities, and ensure compatibility with evolving PDK and process updates.

You will collaborate with external IP providers and internal development teams to resolve technical issues, enhance IP quality, and support successful customer deployment and tape-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in IC design field or related semiconductor IP domains.
• Familiarity with RTL to GDS flow and analog simulation.
• Hands-on with industry CAD tools and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming IP QA against a predefined QA checklist and verify IP DK and Silicon deliverables.
• Qualify IP merge kit to support customer tape-out.
• Maintain and update IP information in IP database and IP Catalog.
• Define comprehensive test cases for IP qualification and regression.
• Drive continuous QA improvements and test-case suites.
• Perform IP regression (DRC/LVS/DFM, PEX, Spice) against passing criteria.
• Document IP issues and prepare audit-ready reports.
• Support customer queries and resolve IP-related issues.

Skills

Scripting and automation

IP QA processes

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor / Master Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PrimeTime

VCS

Library compiler

Job description

Title

Engineer, Ecosystem IP PM and Quality

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visitwww.gf.com.

Introduction

As part of the IP Quality team, you will play a critical role in qualifying and validating semiconductor IP libraries across various technology platforms. You will be responsible for assessing incoming vendor IP deliveries, executing IP quality assurance and managing IP testing activities, and ensuring compatibility with evolving PDK and process updates. This role requires strong collaboration with external IP providers and internal development teams to resolve technical issues, enhance IP quality, and support successful customer deployment

Your Job

• Perform incoming IP QA against a predefined QA checklist and meeting committed cycle time. This includes verifying the IP DK and Silicon deliverables against contract. To issue certificate of approval when QA has passed & certificate of non-conformance when QA has failed
• To qualify IP merge kit to support customer tape-out
• To maintain & timely update IP information in IP database and IP Catalog
• Define comprehensive test case for IP qualification & IP regression
• Continuous improvement in QA methodology and test case suite to ensure high quality of IP to support customer engagement & tape-out.
• Assess and define IP Impact Assessment plan based on PDK update.
• Perform IP Regression (Physical verification DRC/LVS/DFM, PEX extraction and Spice simulation) against predefined passing criteria and meeting committed cycle time.
• Consolidation and review of IP Assessment results.
• Chair meeting / review with all stakeholders on impact on the IP and drive to closure
• Maintain and manage IP Regression Database
• Support scripting and automation to improve work efficiency
• Documentation of IP technical issues, waiver documents and assessment report.
• Support customer queries and resolve technical issues related to IP
• Maintain SOP workflow documentation and preparation for audit

Other Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for complying with and implementing environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) system, policies, procedures and guidelines that are applicable to your scope of work, thereby maintaining a healthy and safe workplace.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum knowledge or experience in IC design field
• Knowledge in RTL to GDS flow, Analog simulation
• Proficient in layout design and drc/dfm/lvs debugging
• Hands on experience in industry standard CAD tools
• Proficient in any scripting, automation languages or AI tools
• Familiar with tools like library compiler/Prime-time/VCS is a Plus

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia