Standard Cells Characterization Engineer

Cisco
Yerevan
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Debugging","Root-cause analysis","Documentation","Collaboration","Process automation"]

Lead the end-to-end characterization of standard cell libraries, from extracted netlists through Liberty delivery, correlation, and closure against TSMC reference data. Define and maintain PrimeLib/Liberate characterization methodology and automation for timing, power, noise, and leakage across PVT/RC corners. Own extraction-to-char integration, debug characterization failures, and build reusable Tcl/shell flows while partnering with library design, physical verification, and CAD teams.

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Standard Cells Characterization Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead the end-to-end characterization of standard cell libraries, from extracted netlists through Liberty delivery, correlation, and closure against TSMC reference data. Define and maintain PrimeLib/Liberate characterization methodology and automation for timing, power, noise, and leakage across PVT/RC corners. Own extraction-to-char integration, debug characterization failures, and build reusable Tcl/shell flows while partnering with library design, physical verification, and CAD teams.
Location: Yerevan
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the end-to-end characterization flow for standard cell libraries from extracted netlists through Liberty delivery and correlation against TSMC reference data.
  • •Define and maintain PrimeLib/Liberate characterization methodology, templates, and automation for timing, power, noise (CCS/NLDM), and leakage across PVT and RC corners.
  • •Drive correlation closure for delay, transition, capacitance, and leakage against TSMC golden Liberty and characterization specifications.
  • •Own extraction-to-char integration including LVS/StarRC setup, RC corner alignment, well-bias port handling, and netlist quality gates.
  • •Debug characterization failures and root-cause issues across extraction, corner mismatch, bias connectivity, or SPICE model binding, and develop reusable automation flows and documentation.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s with 4 years; or a PhD with 1 year.
  • •First-hand experience characterizing standard cell libraries using PrimeLib, Liberate, or equivalent tools.
  • •Strong understanding of Liberty formats (NLDM, CCS, CCS noise, leakage/power modeling) and TSMC (or equivalent) characterization flows.
  • •Experience with parasitic extraction (StarRC or equivalent), LVS, and RC corner / PVT alignment between extraction and characterization.
  • •Solid understanding of CMOS device behavior, timing arcs, power domains, and well/substrate bias effects in deep-submicron nodes.
Experience:SemiconductorASICVLSI
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:DebuggingRoot-cause analysisDocumentationCollaborationProcess automation
Tech Stack:PrimeLibLiberateLibertyNLDMCCSCCS noiseLeakagePower modelingTSMCStarRCLVSRC cornerPVT alignmentTclShellPerlPythonSPICECbestCCbest_T

Company Brief

Cisco
Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and high-technology services and products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1984
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