Principal Engineer, DTCO

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

The candidate will be a key technical member of the Logic Pathfinding Lab, part of the Samsung Semiconductor Inc (SSI) in San Jose.  They will join a team of experts in researching and evaluating advanced technology options, and assisting in knowledge / technology transfer to the Samsung Logic Technology Development (TD) in Korea. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and evaluating new device architectures, materials, and integration schemes through chip design metrics to meet the need of sub-5nm technology nodes.  The candidate should have strong background in standard cell architecture, design and library generation. 

We are looking for experienced techologist who will independently research and explore future logic technology paths, capabilities, and applications through design/system-technology optimization (DTCO).

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time the remainder of your time. 

Job ID: 40888

• Create and optimize standard cell architecture and libraries to enable new device scheme and technology PPAC assessment.
• Optimize research-level PDK and design kit to enable block-level design.
• Develop realistic PPAC (power, performance, area, and cost) analysis based on full ASIC / SoC design flow to assess new technology options.
• Develop internal benchmarking capability based on available data, modeling, or learning from external sources, and create assessments to share with internal R&D team.
• Support your team, empowering their achievements, facilitating self-management, developing growth opportunities, and proactively planning for the future..
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring
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• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or related fields and 15+ years of industry experience.         
• Standard cell layout design and library generation. 
• RTL synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis. 
• DTCO modeling flow from the logic standard cell to process design kit (PDK), including Lib/Tech/DRC deck generation. 
• Understanding of power delivery network (PDN). 
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

 

Base Pay Range$158,400—$312,000 USD

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medi