Standard Cell Design Engineer

Job Title

Standard Cell Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and improve digital standard-cell libraries, characterization flows, and methodologies for advanced process technologies (deep submicron, FinFET, SOI) at GlobalFoundries' Bengaluru site. The role focuses on circuit implementation, library characterization, validation, and methodology development to meet PDK and design-flow requirements.

Works closely with device, CAD, and chip teams to ensure library performance in chip-level scenarios and to implement practical solutions aligned with business needs.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 10+ years of relevant experience in digital standard-cell library development (posting lists 10 years preferred; specific education-to-experience bands are provided in Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include standard-cell architecture, circuit development, characterization, and methodology improvements.

• Define and modify standard-cell architectures aligned with design flows and PDK requirements.
• Design, optimize, and validate standard-cell circuits for deep submicron, FinFET, and SOI technologies.
• Develop and execute characterization of libraries and generate industry-standard views (NLDM, CCS, ECSM) with validation.
• Develop and improve characterization methodologies and flow automation for production use.
• Troubleshoot circuit issues and support chip-level integration and validation.
• Collaborate across device, CAD, and chip teams; propose and implement innovations relevant to business needs.

Requirements

Required technical skills, experience, and attributes.

Must-have:

• Extensive hands-on experience in digital standard-cell library development (posting prefers ~10 years of relevant experience).
• Practical experience with standard-cell libraries for deep submicron, FinFET, and SOI technologies.
• Experience performing library characterization and generating/validating NLDM, CCS, ECSM views using industry tools.
• Strong circuit debugging and analytical skills; ability to operate in a project-driven industrial environment.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English; effective team player in multicultural settings.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing characterization methodologies and industry-standard flow methodology.
• Scripting skills (Perl, Tcl, Python).
• Exposure to chip-level scenarios and PDK/process interactions.

Education Requirements

MS / M.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (posting specifies MS/M-Tech with 8 years relevant experience); PhD in Electronics/Electrical/VLSI (posting specifies PhD with 4 years relevant experience). The posting also emphasizes extensive practical experience (approximately 10 years preferred). No other degrees or certifications are specified.

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.