Physical Design/PDK methodology Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.  

Key Responsibilities

• Expertise in PDK enablement and library validation/automation.

• Hands-on experience with LVS/Parasitic extraction/standard cell characterization flows and methodologies

• Design/System level experience with DTCO and PPA analysis

• Hands-on expertise in TCL, Python, make and shell scripting

• Broad understanding of system design (product architecture, packaging, SRAM, DRAM, etc.) is a plus

• Strong understanding of the RTL2GDS concepts and methodology and experience with Synopsys/Cadence physical design tools (Fusion Compiler/Innovus)

• Knowledge of standard cell architecture and design tradeoffs with respect to PPA

• Proactively identify and act on new trends or developments in future technology nodes

• Ability to implement solutions and troubleshoot complex problems with limited or no supervision in area of expertise

• Creative thinking and ability to look ahead and anticipating future technology innovations/issues

• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers and vendors

• Collaborate/participate in discussions to solve interdisciplinary technical issues in a cross-functional team environment

Mandatory - PDK, DRC, LVS, Python, Physical Design

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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