Future Opportunity: IC Memory Layout Engineer

We're planning ahead – and we’d love to hear from you!

At TSMS, we’re always looking to connect with exceptional talent. While this position isn't open just yet, we’re planning for future growth and want to stay connected with individuals who are passionate about circuit design.

As a Memory Layout Engineer based in San Jose, CA, this critical role is to work on the latest technologies with circuit designers in the memory IP team. You will report to the Senior manager of our Layout Design Engineering Team and work on TSMC’s latest process.

Responsibilities:

• Work with circuit designers to push the edge of the envelop on product and circuit performance in the most advanced geometries
• Work with other IC design engineers to implement top quality layout for optimized block and chip level design
• Ensure the database is fully compliant with all requirements of tape-out flow
• Hook up from leaf cell to top level & floor planning.
• SRAM memory compiler layout (bit cell, pitch cell, IO & logic). Signals and Power buses planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineer or related field with minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience in 5nm and below technology node
• Proficient in Cadence layout editor and physical verification tools
• Track record of leadership in a team environment
• Ability with good project management, make good time estimates for completion, and meet the commitments

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

• Be flexible to on-the-fly design changes and rule changes, which are inevitable when evaluating post-layout results and ramp up on the newest technologies
• Able to work standard business hours consistently and to work extended hours when needed to meet critical project tape out delivery dates
• A self-motivated, creative person with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent communication skills.

Company Description

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.

In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.

TSMC Technology Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.