Junior Engineer Tapeout Systems/Tapeout Operations
Core
Design and operate tapeout systems to convert physical IC designs into photomask data for semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Junior IC Tapeout Systems Engineer
Builds
Photomask data and tapeout workflows for integrated circuits
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / IC design automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
EDA tools (Calibre DRC/LVS, Cadence Virtuoso), scripting (TCL, Python, Perl), Linux/UNIX environment, IC design fundamentals
Preferred skills
Photo mask making process knowledge, structured problem solving, technical program management
Technologies
Calibre, Cadence Virtuoso, TCL, Python, Perl, Linux
Responsibilities
Design next-generation tapeout systems, perform DRC checks and mask data preparation, coordinate work across global teams, troubleshoot technical issues, create process documentation
Seniority
Junior, entry-level IC