Job Description

Job Title:

Standard Cell Characterization Engineer

Location:

Bengaluru

Employment Type:

Contract (6 months, extendable)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled

Standard Cell Characterization Engineer

to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, characterizing, and supporting standard cell libraries while ensuring optimized power, performance, and area (PPA). This role requires strong technical expertise in circuit design, EDA tools, and automation scripting, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and provide ongoing support for standard cell libraries. Perform

PPA trade-off analysis

across different cell architectures. Collaborate with layout teams on

floor plans, schematics, and layout guidelines

. Design and implement

combinatorial, sequential, and power management circuits

. Conduct

equivalence verification

(e.g., ESPCV) for developed designs. Verify

functionality, performance, and power

of circuits. Perform

characterization and view generation

across multiple PVT corners. Support

Place & Route (PnR), Simulation, and Signoff tools

. Work with EDA tools for

RC extraction, SPICE simulation, schematic/layout editing

. Ensure accuracy and availability of

library views

(LEF, NLDM, CCS, .LIB). Develop and maintain

automation scripts

using Python, Perl, or TCL.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Electrical/Electronics Engineering, VLSI, or related field

. Hands-on experience in

standard cell design and characterization

. Strong knowledge of

EDA tools

for extraction, simulation, and verification. Proficiency in scripting languages (

Python, Perl, TCL

) for automation. Familiarity with

timing, power, and noise models

(NLDM, CCS, Liberty). Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Contract Details

Duration:

6 months (extendable based on performance and project needs)

Notice Period:

Immediate to 30 days preferred

Compensation:

As per market standards (flexible for the right candidate)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person