Job Title: Principal Engineer

Job Description: Apply the principles of SoC (System on Chip) and high-speed low-power VLSI (Very Large Scaled Integrated-circuits) design to participate in the chip physical design and implementation for TSMC’s advanced processing technology, including block level floor plan, clock tree synthesis, place and route, RC extraction, static timing analysis (STA) and timing closure, IR/EM (voltage drop analysis, voltage/electro-migration) analysis and fix, DRC/LVS/ERC (Design Rule Check/Layout Versus Schematic/Electrical Rule Check) clean up, and tape-out sign off, using standard EDA (Electronics Design Automation) tools and Perl/TCL language programming. Provide customer onsite support.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, and five (5) years of experience in a related position.

Work experience must have included: Experience in full-cycle physical design implementations and PPA (Power, Performance, Area) analysis of CPU blocks in lower technologies, including N7/N5 and lower; Proficiency in hdl languages verilog and vhdl, and knowledge of scripting languages tcl and perl; and Knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering principles of Circuit Theory, Solid State Devices and Circuit, Digital Electronic Circuits, VLSI Circuits and Systems, and Electronic Design Automation.

Work site: TSMC Technology, Inc., 2851 Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134 and various unanticipated locations.

Salary Range:  $204,901 to $220,672 per year

Company Description  

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.

In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC Technology, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals.  All employment is contingent upon TSMC Technology, Inc. obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

Diversity statement

TSMC Technology, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at G_Accomodations@tsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Pay Transparency / Benefits statement

At TSMC, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role pays a salary range of $204,901 to $220,672/year. The range displayed reflects the minimum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more than the posted wage. Factors that influence pay include the individual's skills, qualifications, education, experience and the position level and location.  TSMC’s total compensation package consists of market competitive pay, allowances, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We also offer extensive development opportunities and programs.

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