Semiconductor Design Enablement

Job Description

Job Title: Semiconductor Design Enablement – Testsite Coordinator. Location: Albany, New York, USA

Job Type: Professional (Full-Time, Onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support end-to-end test chip development and tape-out activities.
• Define project scope, schedules, milestones, and manage critical dependencies.
• Track progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status and priorities across teams.
• Collaborate with technology development, process integration, design, metrology, and enablement teams.
• Review design data at multiple stages prior to reticle manufacturing submission;
• Manage change control for design updates and reticle ordering processes.
• Coordinate design and waiver reviews to resolve potential fabrication defects.
• Support data preparation and mask release activities, including design data manipulation and scripting.
• Develop scripts and Python tools for test chip development workflows and data processing;
• Identify and implement operational and quality improvements in development flows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience in VLSI chip development or semiconductor technology.
• Understanding of physical layout, semiconductor processing, and technology design rules;
• Familiarity with layout verification tools such as Cadence Pegasus, Synopsys ICV, or Siemens Calibre (DRC experience required).
• Strong knowledge of Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in program management or technical coordination roles.
• Experience in semiconductor test chip development and mask preparation workflows.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket;
• Experience with advanced semiconductor technology nodes.
• Strong Python or Perl programming experience (at least 2 years).
• Experience using Synopsys ICV DRC tools.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary between $108,000 and $202,000 annually.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), pension plans, stock purchase options, and insurance coverage;
• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, vacation, parental bonding leave, and family care programs.
• Access to AI-driven learning platforms and professional certification opportunities.
• Employee resource groups, volunteering opportunities, and retail discounts.

Other Information:

• Onsite role based in Albany, New York.
• No travel required.
• No visa sponsorship provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• IBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices.
• AI tools may assist in screening, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.