Senior Standard Cell Design Engineer — Monte Carlo / SPICE / Characterization
TPI Global SolutionsJob Title
Senior Standard Cell Design Engineer — Monte Carlo / SPICE / Characterization
Role Summary
Experienced analog/transistor-level engineer responsible for schematic design, SPICE simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and standard-cell library characterization for advanced ASIC/SoC technologies.
Works with Physical Design, CAD, and Verification teams to deliver characterized cell libraries and robust silicon-ready designs.
Experience Level
Senior — 10+ years of relevant experience in Standard Cell or VLSI circuit design, characterization, and simulation.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include schematic development, simulation, characterization, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Design and verify standard cell schematics for ASIC/SoC development.
- Port schematics to new process nodes and create schematics for new functionality.
- Perform transistor-level circuit simulation and validation using SPICE tools.
- Run Monte Carlo simulations to assess robustness, yield, and performance variation.
- Characterize standard cell libraries for custom PVT(S) conditions using industry characterization flows.
- Collaborate with Physical Design, CAD, and Verification teams to support tapeout and silicon bring-up.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- 10+ years of experience in Standard Cell Design or VLSI circuit design.
- Strong hands-on experience in schematic design and transistor-level circuit analysis.
- Proven expertise in SPICE-based simulation and debugging.
- Experience performing Monte Carlo analysis and running characterization flows.
- Familiarity with industry EDA tools used for characterization and validation.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor fundamentals including timing, power, and reliability.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: TPI Global Solutions
Staffing and technology services firm specializing in providing contract and direct-hire engineering and IT talent, consulting, and workforce solutions to clients in semiconductor, software, electronics, and related industries.
