Standard Cell Library Characterization & Model Methodology Development Manager

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

Job Responsibilities

1. Keep the semiconductor scaling by turning innovative ideas into reality.

2. Investigate PPA optimization standard cell circuit / layout / architecture.

3. Define and implement a standard cell characterization methodology for leading-edge technology.

4. To engage with EDA tool vendors enabling new characterization features and resolve production issues.

5. Develop a best-in-class library production & validation flow to provide high quality and throughput support to customer.

Job Qualifications

1. Ph. D or Master degree in EE or CS.

2. Good in digital design field and strong familiarity with digital logic and microelectronics theory.

3. 8+ years of experience in digital circuit design, modeling, analysis, and verification.

4. Familiar with process design kits (Spice Model, Virtuoso, etc.), running transistor level simulation, and able to use scripting languages like Python for automation.

5. To be familiar with library characterization methodology, design kits format/application, static timing/power, and/or EMIR cell-based IC design flow.

6. Proficient in English for effective communication with EDA/customers.

7. Communication skill is crucial to help customer realize their envision.

8. Possess clear logic, excellent learning curve, and facing unknown challenge.

9. Integrity & Customer Trust are must.

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.