Foundry Interface Architect – Silicon Programs

HCL Technologies Limited; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in the United States seeks an experienced Foundry Interface Lead to own the technical interface between the semiconductor design organization and the foundry across technology selection, tapeout, and first-silicon activities.

You will coordinate internal teams with partners such as major foundries to resolve manufacturing issues and keep programs on track through production ramp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Microelectronics, VLSI, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field.
• 12-20 years of experience in semiconductor/ASIC/SoC development with significant foundry interfacing experience.
• Proven experience taking multiple silicon programs from technology selection/PDK enablement through tapeout, wafer fabrication, and first silicon.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface with the foundry for assigned semiconductor programs.
• Drive technology and process selection based on performance, power, area, reliability, cost, and product requirements.
• Coordinate PDK, technology collateral, design rules, standard-cell libraries, and process documentation for design teams.
• Manage foundry engagement for wafer fabrication, tapeout, mask release, wafer schedules, and silicon delivery.
• Work with RTL, physical design, DFT, STA, reliability, packaging, and product engineering to resolve foundry issues.

Skills

ASIC/SoC development

Semiconductor manufacturing

PDK enablement

DRC/LVS

Physical design

Tapeout

Foundry engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced-node technologies

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

HCL Technologies Limited in the United States seeks an experienced Foundry Interface Lead to own the technical interface between the semiconductor design organization and the foundry across technology selection, tapeout, and first-silicon activities.

You will coordinate internal teams with partners such as major foundries to resolve manufacturing issues and keep programs on track through production ramp.