Senior PEX/DRC/LVS Engineer - AI-Driven PDK

GlobalFoundries inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 143,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries inc. in the United States is seeking a Design Enablement Engineer to develop and deploy DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks for advanced PDKs.

You will translate process requirements into production-quality verification flows and advance automation for scalable design enablement. The role involves collaboration across process technology, design rules, device modeling, EDA, circuit design, and layout teams, with a focus on AI/ML-driven rule generation, test-pattern creation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor PDK development, physical verification, EDA, IC physical design, parasitic extraction, or related field.
• Experience with DRC and/or LVS rule development, coding, debugging, or qualification.
• Understanding of parasitic extraction, interconnect modeling, and layout-dependent effects.
• Experience with Python, Tcl, Perl, shell scripting for automation and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code, qualify, and maintain DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks and PDK components.
• Translate process integration requirements and design rules into production-quality verification solutions.
• Develop comprehensive regression and test methodologies to validate rule-deck correctness and coverage.
• Analyze and debug complex DRC, LVS, and PEX issues and resolve discrepancies with teams.
• Collaborate with process technology, design rule, reliability, circuit design, and EDA teams.
• Develop automation and AI/ML approaches for rule generation, test creation, and verification optimization.
• Optimize verification and extraction flows for accuracy, performance, and scalability.
• Drive PDK quality and release readiness through qualification and documentation.

Skills

DRC/LVS/PEX

Python

Tcl

Perl

Shell scripting

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, CS or related field

Tools

Siemens Calibre

Synopsys IC Validator

Cadence Pegasus/PVS

Job description

GlobalFoundries inc. in the United States is seeking a Design Enablement Engineer to develop and deploy DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks for advanced PDKs.

You will translate process requirements into production-quality verification flows and advance automation for scalable design enablement. The role involves collaboration across process technology, design rules, device modeling, EDA, circuit design, and layout teams, with a focus on AI/ML-driven rule generation, test-pattern creation, and