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STD Cell QA Engineer

Samsung Electronics Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Posted Jun 26, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Standard Cell QA / Standard Cell Circuit Design (4–13 years)

    • Intermediate–senior individual contributor

  • Stack/tools

    • QA & verification: test plan development, regression testing, post-layout verification

    • EDA / implementation flow: environment setup, extracting post-layout netlists

    • Simulation & analysis: digital circuit simulation, statistical/variation analysis

    • Process understanding: CMOS characteristics, design rules, latch-up, electromigration

    • (Specific vendor tools not stated)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Develop QA methodologies for standard cell libraries (test plan, regression, post-layout checks)

    • Verify and extract post-layout artifacts (netlist extraction) and support standard cell correctness

    • Design/optimize standard cell circuits for PPA (flip-flops/latches, level shifters, power/clock cells) and variation impact

  • Must-have skills

    • Hands-on standard cell experience (4–13 years)

    • QA methods: test planning, regression, post-layout verification

    • Design expertise in high-performance cells: flip flops, latches, multibit F/Fs, voltage level shifters

    • Clock cells and power optimization cells for energy efficiency

    • CMOS fundamentals: design rules, latch-up, electromigration

    • Digital simulation + statistical/variation analysis

    • Environment development and post-layout netlist extraction

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Strong emphasi

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 4 to 13 years of experience in Standard Cell Circuit design of high-performance flip flops, latches, multibit flip flops, voltage level shifters, power optimization cells, and clock cells. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in developing environments and extracting post-layout netlists. Good understanding of CMOS device characteristics, design rules, latch-up, and electro migration. Proficiency in digital circuit simulation, design and optimization for better PPA. Hands-on experience in statistical/variation analysis. Contributing to the creation of cutting-edge semiconductor technologies that power a wide range of applications. Enhancing the performance and efficiency of standard cell circuits, impacting the overall quality of our products. Driving innovation in power optimization and clock cell design, leading to more energy-efficient solutions. Skills and Qualifications Experience – 4 to 13 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/).

QA MethodologiesStandard Cell LibrariesPost-layout VerificationCircuit DesignCMOS Device CharacteristicsDigital Circuit SimulationPPA OptimizationStatistical AnalysisVariation AnalysisRegression TestingTest Plan Developmentmulti-location

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