Standard Cells Characterization Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end characterization of standard cell libraries from netlist extraction to Liberty delivery, ensuring correlation against TSMC reference data for Cisco's silicon platforms.
Role type
Senior IC standard cell characterization engineer
Builds
Standard cell libraries for Cisco Silicon One ASICs used in enterprise switching, routing, and wireless products
Domain
Semiconductor design, ASIC standard cell libraries, TSMC process nodes
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PrimeLib/Liberate characterization, Liberty format modeling (NLDM/CCS), parasitic extraction (StarRC), LVS, RC corner alignment, CMOS device physics, Tcl/Perl/Python automation
Preferred skills
Advanced node experience (7nm/5nm/3nm/2nm), TSMC N2P packages, LVF/statistical characterization, library QA/release management
Technologies
PrimeLib, Liberate, StarRC, TSMC N2P, Tcl, Perl, Python
Responsibilities
Define and maintain characterization methodology for timing, power, noise, and leakage; drive correlation closure against golden data; debug extraction and simulation failures; develop reusable automation flows; lead characterization reviews and define sign-off criteria
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
