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Physical Design/PDK methodology Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

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

  • 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

Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

Skills:

Cadence, Python (Programming Language), Semiconductor Design, Synopsys, Tcl Scripting

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$179,500.00 - $246,500.00

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 members. In 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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

Salary : $179,500 - $246,500

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