Engineer - Tapeout Engineering
GlobalFoundries
2 - 5 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 07/09/2025
Job Description
Title: Engineer Tapeout Engineering
Introduction:
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is looking for a highly motivated Tapeout Operations Engineer to work in the Global Tapeout and Mask Organization, based in Bangalore. The successful candidate will work with 100% quality and minimal cycle time in mind. This role requires a close working relationship with internal teams: Frame Design, Product Management, Release, Manufacturing, Field Application Engineers, Application Engineers, Customer Engineering, Sales, Process Design Kit (PDK), Process Integration and Yield (PI / YE), DRC Review Board (DRB) etc. Candidates also work on Tapeout Logistics of various PE Accounts of TLI Engineers and help them facilitate the work seamlessly with Foundry Customers to provide exceptional tapeout services in the increasingly complex and competitive world of wafer manufacturing. Critical duties include providing DRC services, debug DRC failures, submissions of design waivers and reviews, performing PE logistics setups and reviews. A Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced and quickly evolving team environment. The candidate must help on Automation work initiated by TLI engineers and on Continuous Improvement Projects such as TAT Efficiency.
Your Job
- Interact with other GF Internal Teams such as Frame and Fab Integration Engineers to provide DRC services, Step plan / Frame and waiver solutions / options to Customers.
- Understand the Design Manuals and release notes of the DRC package.
- Assist Fab, Field Engineers and Customer on DRC queries.
- Support Fab on ad-hoc DRC request during tapeout.
- Collaborate with Worldwide TLI and DTM Leadership Teams to develop and Implement work improvement methods or methodologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times.
- Strong ability to learn and explore new technologies, opportunities, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Electronics Engineering, VLSI, Microelectronics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Semiconductor Industry related Engineering or Physical Science from a reputed institution or university
- Language Fluency – Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Work Flexibility Demands – Available in unsociable hours throughout the year.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to Semiconductor Process or Layout Design Engineering
- Familiar with EDA Physical Verification tools from Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or Synopsys.
- Scripting skills in Perl, Tcl/Tk and Linux shell.
- Exceptional Spoken and Written Proficiency in English
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong ability to learn and explore new technologies, opportunities, and continuous improvement.
- Should be flexible as a Team Player and motivated as an Individual Contributor
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Data analysis, deriving metrics and presentation skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with both external and internal customers at all levels and from various cultural backgrounds and geographies.
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GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19
vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia
About Company
_x000d_ GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor foundry, headquartered in Malta, New York. Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from AMD (Advanced Micro Devices), the company specializes in providing semiconductor manufacturing services for companies in various industries, including computing, communications, automotive, and consumer electronics. GlobalFoundries offers advanced process technologies for designing and producing chips, including leading-edge solutions for 5G, IoT, automotive, and AI applications. With a focus on innovation and reliability, GlobalFoundries operates several fabs (fabrication plants) globally and supports a wide range of customers in developing high-performance, energy-efficient chips.
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