SRAM Architect

About Silvaco, Inc.

For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers. 
JOB SUMMARYJoin our dynamic team at Silvaco's IP Business Unit as a SRAM Architect. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the design and optimization of SRAM memory architectures for various applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define memory requirements, develop innovative solutions, and drive the implementation of SRAM designs using industry-standard semiconductor design solutions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; include but not limited to: 

• SRAM Architecture Design: Utilize industry-standard semiconductor design solutions to design and optimize SRAM memory architectures to meet performance, power, and area requirements for specific applications.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate advanced semiconductor process technologies and memory cell designs to identify opportunities for performance enhancement and power reduction.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct comprehensive performance analysis and modeling of SRAM designs using simulation tools to ensure optimal speed, latency, and bandwidth characteristics.
• Power Optimization: Implement power-saving techniques leveraging power analysis and optimization tools to minimize power consumption in SRAM designs.
• Reliability Enhancement: Develop strategies to enhance the reliability and robustness of SRAM memory cells.
• SRAM Characterization: Conduct thorough characterization of SRAM memory cells to validate their performance and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with system architects, circuit designers, layout engineers, and software developers to define memory requirements and ensure seamless integration of SRAM designs using interoperable design flows.
• Design Verification: Work closely with verification engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and ensure the correctness and functionality of SRAM designs through simulation and emulation using verification platforms.
• Documentation and Communication: Prepare detailed design specifications, technical reports, and presentations using documentation tools to communicate design concepts, methodologies, and results to stakeholders and management.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest advancements in SRAM technology, semiconductor process technologies, and memory design methodologies through training resources and community forums.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on semiconductor design and memory systems.
• Extensive experience in SRAM architecture design, optimization, and implementation, preferably using industry-standard semiconductor design solutions.
• Proficiency in SRAM circuit design principles, memory cell characterization, and layout techniques.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process technologies, device physics, and scaling trends.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard CAD tools for SRAM design, simulation, and verification.
• Experience developing memory compilers is a significant plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex design trade-offs and propose innovative solutions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and drive consensus on design decisions.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for design automation and data analysis is a plus.
• Demonstrated track record of successful tape-outs and silicon validation of SRAM designs using industry-standard tools is highly des