Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Description: Responsible for the Design Rule Check, Layout vs. Schematic checking and fix all PDV/EMIR/Noise/SigEM violations and errors. May work on customization and implementation of top clocks and implement timing ECOs on high performance blocks. Specific job duties include DRC/LVS/ERC/ANTENNA analysis and clean up. Floorplan analysis and congestion solution. Power IR/EM analysis and fix. Signal EM/Noise analysis and fix. Physical verification sign off. Implement ECOs for timing closure. Customized Clock tree structure. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing - Maintain thorough documentation of processes, methodologies, and solutions. Share knowledge and best practices with the team to foster collaboration and improve overall efficiency.
Requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
Work experience must have included: Experience in research projects or internship related to RTL coding, digital design and testing, physical implementation or design verification; Experience in Perl/TCL language programming; Experience with complete Netlist-GDS P&R and signoff task; Experience in block level implementation or chip integration and signoff; Knowledge of hardware design courses including VLSI design, digital integrated circuits, logic design, design for testing, computer architecture, and digital design automation; Knowledge of major EDA tools/design flows; and Knowledge of advanced technology, Chip level integration, and wire editing, low-power implementation methodology.
Work site: TSMC Technology, Inc., 2851 Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134 and various unanticipated work locations
Salary Range: $155,896 to $156,000 per year
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 $155,896 to $156,000/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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Date: Oct 28, 2026
Country/Region: US
City: San Jose
Company: TSMC Technology, Inc.
