Job Summary

Role Overview

We are seeking highly motivated Memory Design Engineers with 12+ years of experience to design, develop, and optimize memory IPs (SRAM, ROM, Register files, etc.) for advanced semiconductor nodes. The role involves circuit design, characterization, and collaboration across RTL, layout, and verification teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development
Design and develop high-performance, low-power memory circuits (SRAM/ROM/Register Files).
Work on bitcell design, peripheral circuits, sense amplifiers, decoders, and control logic.
Drive memory architecture definition based on SoC requirements.
Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA).

Circuit Design & Analysis
Perform transistor-level design and simulations (SPICE, Spectre, HSPICE).
Conduct corner analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and variation-aware design.
Debug design issues across PVT conditions.

Integration & Collaboration
Interface with RTL, Physical Design, DFT, and Product teams for seamless integration.
Support layout teams for custom layout guidance and ensure DRC/LVS compliance.
Participate in design reviews, tapeouts, and silicon validation.

Silicon Bring-up & Debug
Analyze post-silicon results and debug failures.
Work on yield improvement and reliability issues (aging, EM, IR drop).





Automation & Tools
Develop scripts (Python, Perl, Shell) to automate design and verification tasks.

Skill Requirements

Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
- CMOS fundamentals
Memory architectures (SRAM, ROM, emerging memory is a plus)
Low-power design techniques
Expertise in tools:
- Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/HSPICE
Layout tools & verification flows (DRC/LVS)
Knowledge of:
- STA basics, timing closure for memory interfaces
Yield, variability, and reliability analysis

Must Have Skill

Memory characterization

Good to Have Skill

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with memory compilers or embedded memory IP development
Knowledge of FinFET technologies
Experience in high-speed interfaces or cache design

Soft Skills
Solid problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to work across cross-functional teams
Valuable communication and documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in Electronics / Electrical / VLSI / Microelectronics
12+ Years (Senior Level):
- Solid experience in complete memory IP design cycles from spec to silicon.
Experience in leading modules/teams is a plus.
Exposure to advanced nodes ( 16nm preferred).

📌 Senior Technical Architect Memory Characterization Bengaluru
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Bengaluru