Standard Cell Characterization Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Standard Cell Characterization Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Standard Cell Characterization Engineer

Job ID: 153900

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Redmond, WA - Remote

We are looking for an experienced Standard Cell Characterization Engineer to support standard cell library characterization, with a focus on FDSOI technology nodes and cryogenic temperature conditions.

The engineer will be responsible for setting up and executing characterization flows, generating and validating Liberty models, debugging characterization issues, and ensuring project milestones are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the standard cell characterization flow.
• Perform standard cell library characterization across required PVT corners.
• Generate Liberty (.lib) files for NLDM, CCS, CCSN, and LVF models.
• Execute SPICE simulations and analyze characterization results.
• Generate extracted netlists from layout and perform characterization using extracted views.
• Develop a strong understanding of circuit design and layout interactions impacting characterization.
• Support view generation and characterization flow automation.
• Perform library QA checks, consistency checks, and validation.
• Conduct extensive debugging of characterization, simulation, modeling, and flow-related issues.
• Track deliverables and ensure characterization milestones are met.
• Conduct internal technical reviews and drive issues to closure.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the client.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in standard cell library characterization.
• Experience generating NLDM, CCS, CCSN, and LVF Liberty models.
• Strong understanding of PVT characterization.
• Hands-on experience with SPICE simulation and analysis.
• Experience working with layout-extracted netlists and post-layout characterization.
• Experience with library validation and QA methodologies.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation, preferably Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell scripting.
• Good understanding of standard cell circuit design, timing, power, noise, and variation.

Key/Preferred Experience

• Hands-on exposure to FDSOI technology nodes.
• Experience performing characterization at cryogenic temperatures.
• Understanding of characterization behavior across extreme PVT and low-temperature operating conditions.
• Experience supporting characterization deliverables through SoC/library release milestones.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $95000/Year

Pay Range Maximum: $192000/Year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to View email address on techcareers.com for investigation.

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You'll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.