Design Enablement Engineer - Semiconductor Technology & Automation

IBM - Albany, NY

Full-time

Albany, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Hardware Developer at IBM, you will be part of an elite team focused on advancing semiconductor technology and supporting production takeout operations. This role emphasizes design enablement, automation, and optimization of design layouts to enhance process yield and printability, contributing to the future of AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute post-design retargeting techniques, creating data manipulation scripts and algorithms to streamline and optimize layout design for advanced tape-out processing.
• Implement automated solutions for layout data operations, kerf/scribe layout development, and data processing using EDA tools.
• Write, test, and deploy scripts in Python and Unix/Linux Shell to support and automate data processing in tape-out operations.
• Collaborate with technology and design teams to ensure automation solutions align with production requirements.
• Perform design rule checking (DRC) and layout verification using industry-standard tools to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Identify and resolve design issues, layout errors, and data processing challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience in VLSI chip development or semiconductor technology.
• Proficiency with at least one EDA tool vendor (Synopsys ICWB, Cadence Virtuoso) with 3+ years of design experience.
• Coding experience with scripting languages (Python, Unix/Linux Shell) for automation purposes, with 3+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters Degree