Digital Design And Implementation Engineer

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Singapore is seeking a Digital Design and Implementation Engineer to contribute to RTL development, synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, and timing analysis for test-chip designs.

You will work with industry-standard tools like VCS, ICC2, Genus, Innovus, and Virtuoso to push yields and performance in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Experience in digital physical design is preferred and a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital physical design is preferred.
• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop DoE blocks for standard cells and memory macros to support yield measurements and characterization.
• Create and modify RTL, iterating parameters for optimal cell utilization within timing constraints.
• Drive the full digital implementation flow: synthesis, floorplan, power mesh, and place & route.
• Run physical verification (DRC, LVS, DFM, MAS) and resolve violations.
• Perform timing extraction and static timing analysis to close timing.
• Execute logical equivalence checks to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Verilog

Python

Ticker coding

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

VCS

ICC2

Genus

Innovus

Virtuoso

Job description

AboutGF

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:

We are looking for a Digital Design and Implementation Engineer with an interest in semiconductor and digital test-chip design. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience across the digital design flow, including RTL development, synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, physical verification, and timing analysis. You will also work with industry-standard digital design tools and AI models to develop test-chip designs for technology yield development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop DoE blocks for standard cells and memory macros to support yield measurements and characterization.




• Create and modify RTL, iterating parameters for optimal cell utilization within timing constraints.




• Drive the full digital implementation flow: synthesis, floorplan, power mesh, and place & route.




• Run physical verification (DRC, LVS, DFM, MAS) and resolve violations.




• Perform timing extraction and static timing analysis to close timing.




• Execute logical equivalence checks to ensure design integrity.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Experience in digital physical design is preferred.




• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Verilog, Python or Ticker coding or equivalent.




• Basic knowledge of Synopsys digital tools - VCS, ICC2 or Cadence digital tools - Genus, Innovus, Virtuoso.

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