Physical Design PDK Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.

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Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this we employ some of the best brightest and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

Key Responsibilities

Onsite based position at our Santa Clara CA campus.

• Expertise in PDK enablement and library validation/automation.

• Hands-on experience with LVS/Parasitic extraction/standard cell characterization flows and methodologies

• Design/System level experience with DTCO and PPA analysis

• Hands-on expertise in TCL Python make and shell scripting

• Broad understanding of system design (product architecture packaging SRAM DRAM etc.) is a plus

• Strong understanding of the RTL2GDS concepts and methodology and experience with Synopsys/Cadence physical design tools (Fusion Compiler/Innovus)

• Knowledge of standard cell architecture and design tradeoffs with respect to PPA

• Proactively identify and act on new trends or developments in future technology nodes

• Ability to implement solutions and troubleshoot complex problems with limited or no supervision in area of expertise

• Creative thinking and ability to look ahead and anticipating future technology innovations/issues

• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders customers and vendors

• Collaborate/participate in discussions to solve interdisciplinary technical issues in a cross-functional team environment

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements risk and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer operational project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

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