Manager, Foundry Design Enablement - PDK

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What You’ll Do

The Foundry Design Enablement Manager will be responsible for the technical enablement of Samsung process technology with our foundry customers, on the usage of all aspects of our PDK (Process Design Kit). In addition, the position will require the enablement of customer’s PPA evaluation by supporting Std Cell and Memory Compiler offerings/usage, and Design Methodology flows.

The candidate is expected to have a strong understanding on EDA tool usage, and a basic understanding on foundry process technology (FinFet/GAA) The ideal candidate will be enabled to grow within Samsung and qualified for further opportunities within our alternative verticals as well as within our Foundry group.

Location: Onsite in our San Jose HQ Location 4-5 days a week with an average of <20% travel per month.

• Enable and support process technology evaluation/use of Samsung’s PDK, as well as support enablement of Samsung’s design flow/methodology in the customer’s environment. Effectively deliver Samsung’s technology advantages and differentiation to customers, and guide them to successful technology evaluation.
• Support Smooth and successful product creation, including support for design spec definition to product tape out, in the field of design infrastructure enablement, design implementation/verification support, design tapeout coordination/execution.
• Work with EDA/IP vendors and Samsung internal engineering teams for continuous PDK improvement.
• Provide market and customer voice on the process technology definition and design infrastructure development for strong Samsung foundry technology enablement.

What You Bring

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 15+ years of experience or Masters in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 10+ Years of Industry Experience
• Deep Understanding of PDK(Process Design Kit) architecture and contents including the understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM)
• 7+ years direct experience in foundry design enablement, physical design/verification, and tapeout execution
• Basic understanding on foundry process technology; Knowledge of and experience with FinFet required, and GAA technologies a strong plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with customers and teams across the globe. This is a customer facing role.
• Self-Motivated/Disciplined in tracking project schedule, closing action items, and customer requests
• Understanding of digital (ASIC) and analog design infrastructure and flow/methodology.
• Familiarity with EDA tools such as Virtuoso/ICADV, Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, StarRC/QRC, HSPICE/Spectre in a Linux environment
• Experience with based scripting languages (perl/tcl) as well as experience processing text files with awk/sed or similar tools
• 10% domestic and international travel.
• Strong customer orientation, good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel etc.
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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