Standard Cell Characterization

Company Description

leadIC Design, founded in 2018, is a specialized semiconductor services company focusing on IC Layout Design, Circuit Design, Digital Design and Verification, Physical Design and Verification, Characterization, and FPGA. The company caters to the advanced needs of the semiconductor industry with expertise and innovative solutions. With an established presence in India and Canada, leadIC Design is committed to delivering high-quality results through its global team of experts.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Standard Cell Characterization Engineer based in Hyderabad. The role involves performing standard cell characterization, analyzing library quality, and ensuring compliance with design and timing requirements. Responsibilities also include working with cross-functional teams to optimize circuit performance, developing models for accuracy and implementation, and providing support for simulation and sign-off processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Standard Cell Characterization, Timing Analysis, and Circuit Design
• Proficiency in EDA tools for simulation, characterization, and verification
• Able to characterize basic STD Cells.
• Writing ARC for STD Cell Char (using primeLib, Silicon Smart) lib QA check.
• Circuit understanding block wise, Full chip level.
• Static timing Analysis of DRAM block wise, top level analysis, cell level analysis.
• Writing Constraints, analyzing the STA reports.
• Reporting violations to Design team, ownership for closure.
• Parasitic modeling and assisting in design validation, reticle experiments and required tape-out revisions.
• Performing verification processes with modelling and simulation using industry standard simulators.
• Contributing to cross group communication to work towards standardization and group success.
• Driving innovation into the future Memory generations within a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• Experience in semiconductor or related industries is a plus