Staff Engineer, SRAM Circuit Design

Samsung Semiconductor

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Location
San Jose, CA
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$163,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

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TL;DR · Staff Engineer, SRAM Circuit Design

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Staff Engineer, SRAM Circuit Design will lead the development of next-generation SRAM solutions for high-performance, low-power memory circuits in advanced semiconductor products. The role involves driving end-to-end design of memory arrays, including bit cells, sense amplifiers, decoders, and control circuits for 2nm, 3nm, and 5nm nodes. Key responsibilities include optimizing designs for power, performance, and area (PPA), creating custom layouts, performing physical design verifications like DRC and LVS, and developing automation scripts. The candidate will perform extensive circuit simulations using HSPICE, finesim, or Cadence Spectre to validate functionality while mentoring junior engineers. Required expertise includes semiconductor device physics, SRAM architecture, and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and TCL. This role addresses critical PPA efficiency challenges for computing, mobile, and AI platforms by developing advanced memory technologies and robust design methodologies.

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Skills

SRAM Circuit Design HSPICE Cadence Spectre Cadence Virtuoso Python Perl TCL DRC LVS FinFET GAA SOI PPA DFM Silicon Debug Power Gating Voltage Scaling

What you'll do

  • Design and develop SRAM memory arrays, including bit cells, sense amplifiers, decoders, and control circuits for advanced process nodes.
  • Optimize SRAM designs to improve performance, power, area (PPA), and yield.
  • Develop custom layouts and perform physical design verifications such as DRC and LVS.
  • Create and improve SRAM design methodologies and automation scripts for simulation and verification.
  • Perform extensive circuit simulations using tools like HSPICE or Cadence Spectre to validate functionality.
  • Collaborate with product and test engineers to develop test plans and support silicon bring-up.
  • Mentor junior engineers on SRAM design techniques and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to patents, technical papers, or industry conferences to advance SRAM technology.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of experience or a master's degree with 8+ years of experience (preferred).
  • Proven track record in SRAM or memory circuit design for advanced process nodes.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and process technology including FinFET, GAA, and SOI.
  • Expertise in SRAM architecture including bitcells, sense amplifiers, write drivers, and control paths.
  • Proficiency in circuit simulation tools such as Spectre, HSPICE, and Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Perl, or TCL for automation.
  • Experience with advanced technology nodes such as 5nm, 3nm, or beyond.
  • Familiarity with timing analysis, power analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

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