Senior Engineer, Tapeout Engineering

Job Title

Senior Engineer, Tapeout Engineering

Role Summary

Work in the Global Tapeout and Mask Operations (GTMO) team in Bengaluru to execute and improve tapeout services. The role focuses on tapeout data validation, mask data preparation, design rule checking, and cross-team coordination to meet quality and cycle-time objectives.

Experience Level

Senior role by title. The posting indicates 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver daily tapeout operations, troubleshoot EDA runs, and support process improvements and documentation.

• Perform Design Rule Checking (DRC), mask data preparation, and tapeout data validation.
• Release data for fracture and related tapeout activities.
• Collaborate with OPC, Frame, Tapeout Logistics & Integration, Global Shuttle Operations, and PLCM to meet tapeout requirements.
• Develop and implement methods to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and shorten cycle times.
• Collect tapeout metrics and KPIs, analyze deviations, and support action plans.
• Debug EDA tool runs and failures; assist in root-cause analysis.
• Maintain tapeout FMEAs, create best-practice documentation, and deliver internal training.
• Work onsite 40 hours/week in the Bengaluru office; be flexible to cover Sun–Thu or Tue–Sat shifts as needed.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications and practical requirements for the role.

• 0–2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Available for full-time, year-round onsite work in Bengaluru and able to work the required shift schedule.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to debug EDA tool runs and failures.
• Nice-to-have: proficiency with Linux commands and directory structure; experience with LSF; scripting knowledge (Python, Shell, TCL); familiarity with MySQL; experience with Mentor/Siemens, Synopsys, or Cadence EDA tools.

Education Requirements

Master's degree (MS/MTech) in Electrical Engineering (VLSI, Microelectronics or related), Materials Science, or Solid State Physics. (Degree requirement explicitly stated in the source.)

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.