Senior Staff Engineer, DTCO

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for experienced technologists who will independently research and explore future logic technology paths, capabilities, and applications through design/system-technology optimization (DTCO). The candidate will be a key technical member of the Logic Pathfinding Lab, part of the Samsung Semiconductor Inc (SSI) in San Jose. He or she will join a team of experts in researching and evaluating advanced technology options, and assisting in knowledge / technology transfer to the Samsung Logic Technology Development (TD) in Korea. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and evaluating new device architectures, materials, and integration schemes through chip design metrics to meet the need of sub-2nm technology nodes. The candidate should have demonstrated skills and experience in standard cell architecture creation, logic cell library characterizations, Place and Route, Process Design Kit (PDK) generation, and a strong understanding of Logic process integration. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, and be able to collaborate with and guide multiple organizations, including research consortia.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related fields and 10+ years of industry experience.
Standard cell layout design and library generation skills.
RTL synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis skills.
DTCO modeling skills, from the logic standard cell to process design kit (PDK), including Library/Technology/Design Rule Check deck generation.
Understanding of power delivery network schemes.
You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Nice To Haves

SRAM bit-cell design and macro simulation skills is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Create and optimize standard cell architecture and libraries to enable new device scheme and technology
Performance, Power, Area, Cost (PPAC) assessment.
Optimize DTCO collaterals to enable block-level design.
Analyze technology design rules and process capabilities, and identify their impact on PPAC.
Develop early DTCO methodologies to assess new technology options.
Develop internal benchmarking capability based on available data, modeling, and/or learning from external sources, and create assessments to share with internal R&D teams.
Collaborate and guide external vendors on DTCO development.

Benefits

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions.
Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training.
We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.