Library Characterization Engineer (Standard Cell)

Location: Rousset, France

Company

hirify.global is a large semiconductor technology company developing products and solutions for electronics and SoC design.

What you will do

• Characterize standard cell libraries across multiple process nodes and PVT corners for timing, power, noise, and signal integrity.
• Generate and validate Liberty models for synthesis, static timing analysis, and place-and-route flows.
• Develop and maintain characterization flows using Cadence Liberate and Synopsys SiliconSmart/PrimeLib.
• Run and debug HSPICE, FineSim, and Spectre simulations for cell-level characterization.
• Support LVF statistical characterization and perform quality assurance validation.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to resolve correlation issues and automate characterization and release flows.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of CMOS circuit design, timing arcs, and combinational and sequential cell behavior.
• Knowledge of Liberty syntax, NLDM, CCS, LVF modeling, timing and power semantics, and STA concepts including setup/hold and recovery/removal.
• Scripting expertise in Python, TCL, Perl, or Shell.
• Hands-on experience in standard cell characterization or closely related circuit design roles.
• Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and task-management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with complex sequential cells, including retention, multi-bit, ultra-low-power, or high-performance cells.
• Experience with machine-learning-based characterization acceleration techniques.
• Knowledge of EM/IR analysis and reliability modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a 17,000-member global semiconductor organization.
• Culture focused on trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, communication, and employee development.
• Access to leadership and career development programs.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on quality, innovation, and community.