Sr Standard Cell Design Engineer – Monte Carlo / SPICE / Characterization

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Standard Cell Design Engineer with strong expertise in schematic design, circuit simulation, and standard cell library characterization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, verifying, and optimizing standard cell schematics for advanced semiconductor technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and verify standard cell schematics for ASIC/SoC development.
• Port existing schematics into new technology nodes and develop new schematics for additional functionality requirements.
• Perform circuit simulation and validation using SPICE tools.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations to ensure circuit robustness, reliability, and performance consistency.
• Characterize standard cell libraries for custom PVTS conditions using industry-standard characterization tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Physical Design, CAD, and Verification teams to support successful silicon implementation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Standard Cell Design or VLSI Circuit Design.
• Strong hands-on experience in schematic design and transistor-level circuit analysis.
• Expertise in SPICE-based circuit simulation and debugging.
• Experience with Monte Carlo analysis and standard cell characterization flows.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for characterization and validation.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, timing, power, and reliability concepts.