Engineer, Ecosystem IP PM and Quality

As part of the IP Quality team, you will play a critical role in qualifying and validating semiconductor IP libraries across various technology platforms. You will be responsible for assessing incoming vendor IP deliveries, executing IP quality assurance and managing IP testing activities, and ensuring compatibility with evolving PDK and process updates. This role requires strong collaboration with external IP providers and internal development teams to resolve technical issues, enhance IP quality, and support successful customer deployment

Responsibilities

Perform incoming IP QA against a predefined QA checklist and meeting committed cycle time; To qualify IP merge kit to support customer tape-out; To maintain & timely update IP information in IP database and IP Catalog; Define comprehensive test case for IP qualification & IP regression; Continuous improvement in QA methodology and test case suite to ensure high quality of IP to support customer engagement & tape-out; Assess and define IP Impact Assessment plan based on PDK update; Perform IP Regression (Physical verification DRC/LVS/DFM, PEX extraction and Spice simulation) against predefined passing criteria and meeting committed cycle time; Consolidation and review of IP Assessment results; Chair meeting / review with all stakeholders on impact on the IP and drive to closure; Maintain and manage IP Regression Database; Support scripting and automation to improve work efficiency; Documentation of IP technical issues, waiver documents and assessment report; Support customer queries and resolve technical issues related to IP; Maintain SOP workflow documentation and preparation for audit; Responsible and accountable for complying with and implementing environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) system, policies, procedures and guidelines applicable to your scope of work

Requirements

Bachelor / Master Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent; Minimum knowledge or experience in IC design field; Knowledge in RTL to GDS flow, Analog simulation; Proficient in layout design and drc/dfm/lvs debugging; Hands on experience in industry standard CAD tools; Proficient in any scripting, automation languages or AI tools

Nice to have

Familiar with tools like library compiler/Prime-time/VCS is a Plus