PERC Rule Deck Development Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: We are looking for a PERC Runset Development Engineer to develop and Validate PERC (Programmable Electrical Rule Checker) rule decks. The role involves working closely with PDK Team and foundry to implement PERC and ensure design compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rule Development: Develop, validate, and maintain complex PERC rule decks to identify electrical reliability violations (e.g., ESD paths, current density, voltage stress, and floating gates).
• Multi-Tool Integration: Develop and optimize verification flows across multiple EDA environments, ensuring consistency in results between Calibre PERC( preferred), Cadence Pegasus, and Synopsys tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Device Physicists, Process Integration Engineers, and Analog Designers to translate reliability requirements into programmable rules.
• Debug and Analysis: Provide expert-level support to design teams in debugging PERC violations, distinguishing between true reliability risks and tool-induced false positives.
• Automation: Develop scripts (Python, SKILL, Tcl, or Perl) to automate the execution, reporting, and tracking of reliability checks across different design versions.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of reliability check-sets and create guidelines for designers to implement correct-by-construction layouts.

Qualifications: Required Skills:

• Experience with PERC rule development (preferably using Calibre PERC).
• Knowledge of ESD, latch-up and reliability verification.
• Familiarity with SVRF, TVF, Python or Tcl scripting.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Linux and scripting (Python/Shell/Tcl) is desirable.
• Experience with advanced technology nodes is an advantage.
• Team player and be able to work with global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, OR
• PhD degree with 2+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics or related field; semiconductor industry experience.
• Basic AI experience is an added skill.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location: India, Bangalore

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. *

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