High-Speed Memory Design Engineer (6761)

Overview of Role

TSMC Design Technology Canada Inc. has an immediate opening for circuit design talent from within North America to join its world-class SRAM compiler team in our Ottawa Office.

Do you want to work on the future technologies? Do you want to solve next generation circuit problems no one else has even encountered yet? Do you want your circuits in mass production?

TSMC is the world’s number one semiconductor manufacturer, employing 80,000+ people worldwide and first company to ramp 5nm & 3nm into mass production while working on next generation process technologies. TSMC also leads the industry in sustainable business caring about environment impacts and committed to human rights and ethical business practices.

This is a career opportunity! Come join the design team responsible for delivering the biggest and most complex TSMC compiler designs. A world class team which has enabled tens of billions of end products in the world. We are located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Great place to work. Great place to live!

Responsibilities

TSMC Canada is looking for a Circuit Designer to join its leading-edge SRAM design team within TSMC R&D. The Designer will research and develop projects on the world’s most advanced FinFET/GAA processes (2nm and below). This will involve detailed implementation of high speed and high-density memory compilers. One can expect these designs to be used in mainstream products and not just be an academic exercise.

The successful candidate will join a world class design team in the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer. Their primary responsibility will be to design and verify (margins), optimize circuits, maximize for the best balance of power, performance and area possible in TSMC’s next generation technology nodes. This includes circuit design, analog simulation, functional verification, compiler characterization, transistor level implementation, optimization, netlisting, flow scripting, design verification, database QC and working closely with colleagues in layout.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 -7 years of circuit design experience
• Experienced in advanced process circuit design preferred (e.g. 7nm/5nm or below)
• A good knowledge of semiconductor physics, circuit theory and CMOS circuit implementation. Experience with FinFET/GAA technologies an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of CMOS logic design and analog transistor level optimization
• In-depth understanding of full-custom layout generation and its impact on circuit performance is essential. Ability to work with Layout engineers to produce optimal physical implementations
• Experience with modern IC design tools both Schematic Capture; Analog and Digital simulators; Behavioral modeling; Functional & Timing Validation, IR/EM Analysis; Physical Verification tools DRC, LVS and Extraction; Compilers; Database management
• Scripting and programming skills and knowledge of ML/AI techniques to help automate complex design tasks and flows (e.g. skilled with Linux scripting and programming in languages like Perl, Python is an advantage)
• Ethical, Goal orientated; Excellent quality; Committed to the schedule
• Team player; Good communicator; High integrity; Calm under pressure
• Innovative

Education:

• MSc EE or PhD EE preferred

Company Description

TSMC Design Technology Canada (TDTC) is in the High-Tech area of Ottawa, Ontario. TDTC is focused on the research and design of deep sub-micron circuits to better serve and support the manufacturing needs of our foundry customers and 3rd party vendors.

TSMC Design Technology Canada Inc, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TSMC in Taiwan.

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC North America may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals.  All employment is contingent upon TSMC North America obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

Diversity statement

TSMC Design Technology Canada Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the Employment Equity Act and other application legislation in Canada.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at G_ACCOMMODATIONS@TSMC.COM. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.