業務内容
apidus is a leading foundry at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, enabling the next generation of integrated circuits. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Chip Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical design and PPA (Power, Performance, Area) analysis of cutting-edge test chips, critical for validating and characterizing our advanced process technologies.
You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between process development and product design, ensuring our technology offerings meet the demanding requirements of our global customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with the latest process nodes and design methodologies, contributing directly to the future of semiconductor manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
As a Test Chip Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Test Chip Physical Design and PPA Analysis:
- Backend (BE) Implementation and Related Flow Development: Drive the full backend implementation flow, from chip-level planning and PG (Power/Ground) network design to floorplan, place, CTS (Clock Tree Synthesis), route, power analysis (PDNA sign-off), and comprehensive physical verification.
- Design Methodology and EDA Tool Utility Development: Develop and enhance design methodologies and associated EDA tool utilities specifically for backend implementation. This includes creating solutions for challenges arising from new process technologies and developing utilities to support our customers effectively.
- Technology Benchmark: Conduct detailed technology benchmarking to thoroughly understand and evaluate the PPA characteristics of new process technologies.
- Collaborate closely with process development teams, circuit design teams, and EDA vendors to define and implement robust design flows.
- Analyze and debug complex physical design issues, including timing, power, and physical verification failures.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.
- Document design specifications, methodologies, and results clearly and concisely.