RF PDK LVS Engineer: Design Enablement & Automation

GlobalFoundries inc.; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a professional to develop and maintain LVS components within PDKs for RF technologies. The role includes modeling fabrication processes, supporting customer enablement, and working with EDA tool vendors to drive automation and quality improvements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading LVS solutions and contribute to PDK deliverables while operating under security clearance considerations where applicable.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge in the semiconductor field.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry, EDA, or a related engineering field is considered an advantage.
• Experience in Physical Verification, LVS (Layout Versus Schematic)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) component as part of Process Design Kits (PDKs) for GlobalFoundries RF technologies.
• Model and accurately represent semiconductor fabrication processes within PEX solutions to ensure high-quality design enablement.
• Collaborate with EDA tool vendors to support LVS development, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvements.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported issues related to LVS PDK components, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver best-in-class LVS solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
• Develop and support automation solutions to improve LVS development, validation, quality assurance, and overall engineering productivity.
• Contribute to the development, validation, and enhancement of LVS methodologies, flows, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders to program manage PDK deliverables GlobalFoundries RF technologies.

Skills

LVS

PDK design

EDA

Automation

Semiconductor

Education

Electrical Eng/ Electronics/ Computer Eng/ Physics (university degree)

Tools

PEX

EDA tools

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a professional to develop and maintain LVS components within PDKs for RF technologies. The role includes modeling fabrication processes, supporting customer enablement, and working with EDA tool vendors to drive automation and quality improvements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading LVS solutions and contribute to PDK deliverables while operating under security clearance considerations where applicable.