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Principal Physical Verification Engineer (d/m/f)

ams OSRAM • Premstätten, Styria, Austria

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Posted Sep 20, 2026Apply by Oct 20, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Physical Verification / IC Signoff Engineer (Senior; 10+ years semiconductor industry experience)

**Stack/tools: ** Synopsys IC Validator (ICV), Siemens Calibre, Cadence PVS; DRC/LVS/ERC/antenna/DFM rule decks; rule/flow automation using Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell, SKILL

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Develop/maintain verification rule decks for DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna across multiple technology nodes

  • Run physical signoff verification flows and analyze results for tape-out readiness and foundry compliance

  • Build/optimize DFM & pattern-matching checks; create automation/regression frameworks for efficiency, runtime, and tracking

  • Must-have skills:

    • Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing & IC fundamentals (CMOS, layout, parasitics, reliability, signoff requirements)

    • Hands-on expertise with ICV/Calibre/PVS and physical verification flow interpretation (including antenna/DFM)

    • Strong analytical/root-cause problem solving for complex DRC/LVS/ERC/DFM violations; close collaboration with layout/design/tech teams

    • Programming/automation experience to build verification utilities/regressions and improve rule quality

    • High attention to accuracy; ability to communicate findings clearly to cross-functional teams

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • German language proficiency (beneficial)

    • Experience supporting technology qualification/methodology development and establishing golden signoff flo

Full Description

Job description

Develop and maintain Synopsys IC Validator (ICV), Siemens Calibre, Cadence PVS rule decks for Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Electrical Rule Checking (ERC), and antenna verification across multiple semiconductor technologies Execute physical signoff verification flows using Synopsys IC Validator, Simens Calibre, Cadence PVS and analyze verification results to ensure tape-out readiness and compliance with foundry requirements Create and optimize DFM and pattern-matching checks to improve manufacturability, yield, reliability, and process robustness Investigate and resolve complex verification violations by performing root-cause analysis and collaborating closely with layout engineers, circuit designers, and technology teams Develop automation and regression frameworks to improve verification efficiency, rule quality, runtime performance, and result tracking Support technology qualification and methodology development by evaluating new process nodes, validating rule implementations, and establishing golden signoff flows Integrate verification results into the overall signoff process, including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, DFM, and parasitic extraction flows, ensuring a robust and scalable verification methodology

Profile description

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 10 years experience in semiconductor industry Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and IC design fundamentals, including CMOS technologies, layout methodologies, parasitic effects, reliability, and signoff requirements Hands-on experience with Physical Verification tools, especially Synopsys IC Validator (ICV), and familiarity with DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna, and DFM verification flows Programming and automation skills in languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell, or SKILL to develop verification utilities, regression frameworks, and automated workflows

Strong analytical skills: ability to investigate complex DRC, LVS, ERC, and DFM violations, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions

Attention to Detail: strong focus on accuracy and consistency, ensuring that even subtle rule violations or verification issues are identified before tape-out Able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, supporting design, layout, technology, reliability, and manufacturing groups Fluent English, German would be a beneficial but not a must. Ability to explain verification findings clearly to layout engineers, circuit designers, CAD teams, and foundry partners

We offer

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/). We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills. ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Daria Berezova DARIA.BEREZOVA@AMS-OSRAM.COM

Physical verificationSynopsys IC ValidatorSiemens CalibreCadence PVSDRCLVSERCAntenna verificationDFMPythonTclPerlShellSKILLSemiconductor manufacturingLayout methodologiesmulti-location

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