Job Description

Title: Engineer Design Enablement PDK

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com

Introduction

The Design Enablement group is seeking a candidate for the position of Engineer to join its team in Penang. This position will play an essential role in developing Process Design Kit (PDK) collateral to support GlobalFoundries process technologies and is critical in enabling quick and accurate design cycles for customers.

Your Job

• Develop and validate PDK collateral of major EDA vendors (Synopsys, Siemens and Cadence).
• Maintain, enhance and create the development and validation flows and automation to ensure high operational efficiency and best-in-class quality for PDKs.
• Shows initiative and creativity resulting in high degree of innovation while showing the capacity to solve major problems of an advanced complexity within his/her area of expertise.
• Provide prompt feedback and resolution to PDK-related queries from field engineers and customers.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or in a related field from an accredited university from 2025 /2026 pass out.
• Working experience in major EDA tools for design schematic/layout, Design-Rule-Check (DRC), Layout-vs-Schematic (LVS), simulation (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso/PVS/Spectre, Siemens Calibre/DESIGNrev, Synopsys Hspice).
• Good knowledge of semiconductor device layouts.
• Good knowledge of scripting and/or programming in shell, Perl or Python.
  
  GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
  

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia