Quantum PDK OPC Engineer
Core
Develops computational lithography solutions, specifically Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) technology files and recipes, to ensure robust patterning and manufacturability of advanced semiconductor technologies.
Role type
Senior IC computational lithography engineer (OPC)
Builds
OPC technology files, recipes, and computational patterning solutions for advanced semiconductor nodes
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Computational lithography
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical proximity correction (OPC), computational lithography, lithography simulation, hotspot analysis, root-cause analysis, scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, shell), semiconductor manufacturing fundamentals
Preferred skills
Model-based OPC, lithography modeling, process-window optimization, mask data preparation, design-technology co-optimization, correlating simulations with wafer metrology
Technologies
Lithography simulation tools, computational lithography platforms, large-scale compute environments
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize OPC technology files and recipes; evaluate OPC strategies to improve pattern fidelity and yield; perform root-cause analysis of printing hotspots using simulation and wafer data; validate and release OPC solutions via simulation-to-wafer correlation; develop automated analysis and data-processing workflows; collaborate with cross-functional teams on semiconductor technology development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC