Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Standard Cell Circuit Design Engineer with mix of Characterization knowledge to work on end-to-end standard cell library development. The role involves schematic design, characterization, view generation, and supporting automation across design flows with a strong focus on performance, power, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop standard cell libraries, including:
• Schematic design for basic gates, combinational and sequential cells
• Perform SPICE simulations (pre- and post-layout) and analyze design metrics
• Optimize designs for performance, power, and area (PPA)
• Review layouts and ensure alignment with schematic and design intent
• Ensure quality and accuracy of characterization deliverables
• Collaborate with layout, verification, and characterization teams

Skill Requirements

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong understanding of CMOS and FinFET device characteristics, challenges, and constraints
• Strong knowledge of CMOS digital circuit design (combinational & sequential circuits)
• Deep understanding of timing parameters:
• Delay, pin capacitance, setup/hold, recovery/removal, MPW
• Good knowledge of power parameters:
• Static power, dynamic power, leakage, capacitance
• Hands-on expertise in:
• SPICE simulations and measurement of design parameters
• Post-layout simulation
• Strong understanding of:
• PVT variations and device impact on performance
• Digital circuit optimization for better PPA
• Experience in schematic and extracted netlist simulations
• Ability to review layouts and correlate with design intent
• Knowledge of reliability analysis in FinFET / advanced nodes
• Basic scripting skills in Linux / Perl / Python

Desired Skills (Good-to-Have)

• Understanding of deep submicron process effects
• Hands-on experience with advanced nodes (≤16nm)
• Experience with EDA tools:
• Cadence (Spectre, Virtuoso), waveform viewers
• Good knowledge of complex standard cell circuits
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and proactive approach

Other Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.Tech / M.Tech (Electronics / VLSI / related field) 5-8 years of industry experience

Keywords

Standard Cell Design, Schematic Design, Characterization, SPICE Simulation, View Generation, CMOS, FinFET, PPA Optimization, Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre