Staff Engineer, SRAM Circuit Design

Samsung Semiconductor

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San Jose, CA
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$163,000–$253,000 / yr
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2 days ago
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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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The Staff Engineer, SRAM Circuit Design leads the development of next-generation SRAM solutions for high-performance, low-power memory circuits in semiconductor products. This role involves driving end-to-end design, including bit cells, sense amplifiers, decoders, and control circuits for advanced process nodes like 2nm, 3nm, and 5nm. Key responsibilities include optimizing for power, performance, and area, developing custom layouts, performing physical design verifications like DRC and LVS, and creating automation scripts. The position requires expertise in semiconductor device physics, including FinFET and GAA, and proficiency with tools such as HSPICE, Spectre, and Cadence Virtuoso. Candidates must also utilize scripting languages like Python, Perl, or TCL. The work focuses on improving SRAM design methodologies and supporting silicon bring-up for computing, mobile, and AI platforms.

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

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 for 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 design, simulation, and verification.
  • Perform extensive circuit simulations using tools like HSPICE, finesim, or Cadence Spectre to validate functionality.
  • Develop test plans and support silicon bring-up in coordination with product and test engineers.
  • Mentor junior engineers on SRAM design techniques and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to patents, technical papers, and industry conferences to advance SRAM technology.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of industry experience or master's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of experience (preferred).
  • Prior experience in SRAM or memory circuit design with a proven track record in 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 read/write control paths.
  • Proficiency in circuit simulation and design tools such as Spectre, HSPICE, and Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Perl, or TCL for design task automation.
  • Experience with advanced technology nodes such as 5nm, 3nm, or beyond.
  • Knowledge of SRAM compiler development and low-power design techniques like power gating and voltage scaling.

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