Digital Design and Implementation Engineer

Design and implement Design-of-experiment (DoE) blocks for standard cells and memory Test-chips using digital flow to support technology yield development and IP characterization

About GF 

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, visit www.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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