
RF PDK DRC Development Engineer - Design Enablement
Santa Clara, CAFull-time$118–239K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today
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The RF PDK DRC Development Engineer develops and maintains Design Rule Checks components within Process Design Kits for GlobalFoundries RF technologies. The role models semiconductor processes, supports customer enablement, collaborates with EDA vendors and cross-functional teams, and contributes to automation, validation, quality improvements, and PDK deliverables.
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About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role: Responsible for developing and maintaining Design Rule Checks (DRC) component within Process Design Kits (PDKs) for GlobalFoundries RF technologies. The role involves modelling semiconductor processes, supporting customer enablement, collaborating with EDA tool vendors, driving automation and quality improvements, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading DRC solutions.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing design components for PDKs.
- Develop and maintain Design Rule Checks (DRC) 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 DRC development, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvements.
- Investigate and resolve customer-reported issues related to DRC PDK components, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
- Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver best-in-class DRC solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
- Develop and support automation solutions to improve DRC development, validation, quality assurance, and overall engineering productivity.
- Contribute to the development, validation, and enhancement of DRC methodologies, flows, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with different stakeholders to program manage PDK deliverables GlobalFoundries RF technologies.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required 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, DRC (Design Rule Checks)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI automation
- Previous experience with GlobalFoundries and/or RF technologies
Expected Salary Range $118,000.00 - $239,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
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- This posting$118–239K/yr
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