Design Aids & Automation Engineering Pro / Hardware Developer

Job description

We are seeking qualified and motivated candidates for a position as a design layout engineer, including automated layouts and automated design rule checking.

We seek candidates to be part of a dynamic and skilled IBM Research team developing test structure design enablement for the world's most advanced semiconductor technologies.The candidate will develop manual and automated layouts per specified requirements, using industry standard (EDA) tools including the Cadence Virtuoso Design Environment. The candidate will ensure that designed layouts pass Design Rule Checks (DRC), and experience coding design rule checking is a preferred requirement. Close and frequent cooperation with development engineers will be required. Strong communication skills are necessary for this dynamic team environment.

You should have one or more of the following skills:
• Strong experience using the Cadence Virtuoso layout design tool, at least 3 years.
• Experience with Cadence Skill programming language and parameterized cells (Pcells), at least 2 years.
• Experience with automated layouts
• Basic understanding of physical layout, technology design rules, and semiconductor processing.
• Ability to debug errors and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Fluent English (both verbal and written) and strong communication skills.

You must be willing to work onsite at the following location: Albany, NY

The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers working towards a common goal: progress.

Auto req ID

297494BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Hardware Developer
State / Province

NEW YORK
Primary job category

Hardware Development & Support
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

ALBANY
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong experience using layout design tool, at least 1 year.
• Basic understanding of physical layout, technology design rules, and semiconductor processing.
• Ability to debug errors and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Fluent English (both verbal and written) and strong communication skills.

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Strong experience using the Cadence Virtuoso layout design tool, at least 3 years.
• Experience with Cadence Skill programming language and parameterized cells (Pcells), at least 2 years.
• Experience with automated layouts

Secondary Job Category

Other Hardware Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Introduction

IBM's Brain Inspired Computing team at IBM Research - Almaden, creators of the TrueNorth neuromorphic chip, seeks team players with proven VLSI design, verification and test expertise. If you have strong desire to build state-of-the-art digital chips and systems join us and let's reshape the future of AI.
Your Life @ IBM

Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.
About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.
About IBM

The IBM Research Division conducts scientific research and develops technologies and processes for use with IBM products and customer applications. IBM Research has produced leading contributions to the technology underlying IBM's product portfolio, as well as to the world of science and the entire IT industry. For more information please visit www.research.ibm.com.

The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers working towards a common goal: progress.