Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Chiplet Package Design Engineer to drive the development of advanced packaging solutions for next-generation semiconductor products. This role focuses on 2.5D and 3D heterogeneous integration, enabling high-performance computing, AI, networking, and advanced SoC platforms.
The candidate will work cross-functionally with silicon design, system architecture, manufacturing, and OSAT partners to deliver cutting-edge chiplet-based packaging solutions.
Locations: Albany, NY (USA) / Santa Clara, CA (USA) / Tokyo (Japan) / Chitose (Japan)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Design Enablement / Advanced Packaging Technology
About Rapidus
Rapidus Corporation, founded in 2022, is Japan-led initiative to build a world-class advanced logic semiconductor foundry. With a bold vision to accelerate innovation, we are pioneering cutting-edge logic semiconductor research, development, design, and manufacturing to transform the global semiconductor industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of 2.5D/3D package architectures (e.g., interposer-based, fan-out, and 3D stacking)
- Define and optimize chiplet integration strategies, including die partitioning, interface definition, and interconnect topologies
- Develop package layout and routing for high-speed/high-density interconnects (e.g., HBM, UCIe, PCIe, SerDes)
- Perform and guide signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and thermal analysis
- Collaborate with silicon teams on bump/pad design, floorplanning, and co-design methodologies
- Drive package-substrate co-design including material selection and stack-up definition
- Interface with OSATs and foundries for manufacturability, yield improvement, and cost optimization
- Support DFx (DFM, DFT, DFA) and reliability validation (warpage, stress, electromigration)
- Contribute to package technology roadmap for advanced nodes (2nm and beyond)
- Participate in bring-up, validation, and failure analysis of packaged devices
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor package design, especially advanced packaging
- Hands-on experience with 2.5D/3D packaging technologies (e.g., silicon interposer, TSV, hybrid bonding)
- Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces and package-level SI/PI considerations
- Experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro Package Designer, Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, RedHawk-SC Electrothermal)
- Understanding of package manufacturing processes and OSAT ecosystem
- Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with chiplet architectures and standards (e.g., UCIe)
- Knowledge of HBM integration, AI accelerators, or HPC systems
- Experience with thermal/mechanical simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Mechanical, Icepak)
- Familiarity with advanced substrates (ABF, glass core, fan-out RDL)
- Experience in co-design with silicon (die-package-system co-optimization)
- Knowledge of yield analysis and reliability modeling
- Japanese language skills (for collaboration with Japan-based teams)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge chiplet and heterogeneous integration technologies
- Collaboration with global teams across the US and Japan
- Exposure to next-generation nodes (2nm and beyond)
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage, fully at company's expense (no deductibles)
- 401k with no employer match