Advanced Node Physical Design Engineer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Implement blocks using advanced-node cell architectures and multi-patterning-aware rules.
• Handle double-patterning, EUV and cut-metal constraints in routing.
• Optimise designs for backside power delivery where available.
• Manage on-chip variation, aging and self-heating effects.
• Collaborate with foundries on early PDK versions.
• Tune PPA across multiple threshold-voltage and track-height options.
• Document learnings for the next node.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Advanced-node block implementation
   • Node-specific methodology notes
   • Early PDK feedback to foundry
   • PPA study across cell options
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work