Principal Engineer - Ecosystem IP Quality

GlobalFoundries; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a senior IP quality engineer to join the IP Quality team in qualifying semiconductor IP libraries across technologies. You will assess IP deliveries, run QA, manage testing, and ensure compatibility with PDK updates while collaborating with external IP providers and internal teams to resolve issues and support customer deployments.

Role emphasizes Verilog/SystemVerilog proficiency, DFT/ATPG, and advanced CAD tools usage, with a focus on high-quality IP delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of IC design experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform IP QA against a predefined checklist and issue certificates of approval or non-conformance.
• Qualify IP merge kits to support customer tape-out.
• Maintain IP information in databases and catalogs.
• Define test cases for IP qualification and IP regression.
• Lead QA improvements and ensure timely cycle times.
• Perform IP regression (DRC/LVS/DFM, PEX, SPICE) against criteria.
• Consolidate and review IP assessment results.
• Support customer queries and audit readiness.

Skills

SystemVerilog/Verilog

ASIC/IC Design

DFT/ATPG

Scripting/Automation

Physical Verification (DRC/LVS/DFM)

RF Design knowledge

Co-simulation (RTL+SPICE)

Tape-out support

EDA CAD tools (Cadence, etc)

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence CAD tools

Job description

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, visit www.gf.com.

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, visit www.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
• 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.
• Proficient in system verilog/verilog language and simulation verification experience· Knowledge of verification methodology development for complex circuits·
• Knowledge of DFT/scan insertion/atpg/functional test vector is a must· Hands on experience in industry standard CAD tools Analog Specific·
• Experience in PHY co-sim (RTL+spice Sim) by providing Verilog test bench and helping debug in Cadence co-sim environment for validating the third-party IP.
• Exposure in PHY digital portion using standard CMOS ASIC flow· Knowledge in designing digital circuits for PHY protocols.
• Knowledge in Tetramax models and ATPG coverage
• Knowledge in RF Design is a plus
• Knowledge in IC process and layout design
• Knowledge in physical verification, drc/lvs/dfm is a plus
• Knowledge in any scripting & automation languages is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in IC design field

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