SRAM QA Engineer
Samsung Electronics • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Role & seniority
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Semiconductor QA/Robustness & SRAM IP design role
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4–14 years experience (seniority ranges within this band); includes leading a small team
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Stack/tools (implied)
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QA automation/regression testing & coverage analysis tools (specific tools not named)
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Test plan development, regression testing, post-layout verification
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Circuit/layout review workflows through SPEC → GDS → DK delivery
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SRAM/ROM design and verification flows (tools not specified)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop QA/test strategy for standard cell library: test plans, regression, post-layout verification
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Lead SRAM IP delivery: guide engineers to meet timelines; review circuits/robustness reports/layouts
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Robustness/PPA optimization: analyze circuits for gaps; address robustness issues; ensure PPA trade-offs and margin validation (variation/statistical analysis)
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Must-have skills
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Strong hands-on QA for standard cell libraries
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Deep knowledge of CMOS device characteristics, design rules, failure mechanisms (e.g., latch-up, electro-migration)
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Experience with SRAM PPA trade-offs and robustness/variation analysis (statistical)
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Fundamentals of RC networks and FinFET
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Ability to deliver from SPEC to GDS and DK
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Nice-to-haves
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Custom/Compiler SRAM/ROM development
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QA automation tooling for regression/c
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Full Description
Position Summary About Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) With a wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions, we are enabling innovative growth in market segments in component solutions, featuring industry-leading technologies in System LSI, Memory and Foundry. Our engineers are offered a foundation to work on cutting-edge technologies such as Foundation IP Design, Mobile SoCs, Storage Solutions, AI/ML, 5G/ 6G solutions, Neural processors, Serial Interfaces, Multimedia IPs and much more. As one of the largest R&D centers outside Korea for Samsung Electronics, we take pride in our ability to work on some of the cutting edge technologies. Our engineers get to work across diverse domains, projects, products, clients, people and countries, and conduct research in new and emerging technology areas. Innovation and creativity are highly valued at this innovation hub, as we strive towards providing high reliability; high performance and value added services that enable Samsung Electronics deliver world-class products. Role and Responsibilities Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in QA methodologies for standard cell libraries, including test plan development, regression testing, and post-layout verification Design highly competitive circuits to meet performance/power specifications requested by customers. Guide and lead a group of engineers to deliver the SRAM IP in the given timelines. Understanding of RC network and FINFET fundamentals are necessary. Custom or Compiler SRAM/ROM development experience. Analyse circuits and identify potential robustness gaps and find solutions to improve robustness of the design. Own the responsibility from SPEC to GDS and DK delivery. Review circuits, robustness reports and identify potential robustness issues. Review Layouts and suggest improvement areas to achieve competitive PPA. Understanding of SRAM PPA trade-offs and identify right techniques to meet SPEC. . Good understanding of CMOS device characteristics, design rules, and failure mechanisms (e.g., latch-up, electro-migration) to ensure design robustness. Proficiency in quality assessment of digital circuit designs, including PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization checks. Hands-on experience in statistical/variation analysis to validate design margins and reliability under process variations. Experience with QA automation tools for regression testing and coverage analysis. Skills and Qualifications Experience – 4 to 14 Years of experience Qualifications B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E Disclaimer Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), a division of Samsung R&D India - Bangalore Pvt. Ltd is dedicated to employing a diverse workforce and providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their religion, gender, age, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. * Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here. Job Alerts: If you would like to be notified of new opportunities when they are posted, please click here. You will be asked to create an account first if you do not already have one. Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).