Standard Cell Library Engineer

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm based in Singapore is seeking candidates for an advanced circuit design role. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related fields and proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, or C/C++. Responsibilities include developing complex circuit blocks, working with layout engineers, performing data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a basic understanding of digital and circuit design.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python, Perl, Tcl or C/C++ for flow development and data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of digital design and circuit design.
• Strong understanding of foundation IP design and layout dependent effects.
• Experience with FinFet/Nanosheet technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex circuit blocks and test keys for leading-edge process nodes.
• Work with layout engineers for design implementation and verification.
• Perform layout extraction and analyze simulation data.
• Develop processing flow for silicon data analysis and AI model regression.
• Tackle modelling difficulties with circuit designers and tool vendors.

Skills

Python

Perl

Tcl

C/C++

Digital design

Circuit design

Machine learning

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BS/MS in Computer Engineering

BS/MS in Computer Science

Job description

We are looking for result‑driven candidates who would thrive under a fast‑paced working environment and have a strong desire to make an impact in their organization.

Job Description

You will be in an energetic team working on advanced technology development, as the pioneer to set up leading‑edge design platform for MediaTek multi‑vertical projects.

• Develop complex circuit block, test key for leading‑edge process node (planar, finfet, nanosheet) from schematic netlist to GDS.
• Develop standard cell library from architecture evaluation, PPA assessment and customized cell design with different PPA purpose and IP blocks.
• Work with layout engineer for design implementation and physical verification including DRC/LVS/ERC/ANT.
• Perform layout extraction, simulation, analyze simulation data, including performance, power, leakage, for layout dependent effect study.
• Work with digital team and testing team for design implementation and chip level silicon data collection.
• Develop processing flow for silicon data analysis, visualization, AI model regression.
• Develop advanced library generation methodology and flow, including characterization, kit generation, regression, and quality assurance.
• Perform timing/power/constraint/noise/LVF variation characterization for standard cell or complex circuit blocks.
• Work with circuit designer and tool vendors to tackle modelling difficulties, like accuracy and runtime issues, especially for complex circuit blocks.
• Responsible for new kits enablement and evaluation, like EM characterization, aging characterization.
• Involve with data analysis and machine learning as well for circuit performance and power assessment.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science.
• Familiar with Python, Perl, Tcl or C/C++ for flow development and data analysis, machine learning.
• Basic knowledge of digital design and/or circuit design.
• Solid understanding of foundation IP design, with device physics, transistor level circuit, layout dependent effect knowledge.
• Experience of test chip design in FinFet/Nanosheet technologies is a plus, with understanding of DRM, layout rules, PV check, and simulation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

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