R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer OPC

We are seeking a Staff Engineer OPC to join our R&D team. As a Staff Engineer OPC, you will be responsible for collaborating directly with customers and internal R&D teams to understand and address technical challenges in mask synthesis and lithography.

What you'll do

• Collaborating directly with customers and internal R&D teams to understand and address technical challenges in mask synthesis and lithography.
• Translating customer requirements into comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), shaping product direction and roadmap.
• Reviewing and approving functional specifications to ensure alignment with customer needs and technical feasibility.
• Conducting early-stage testing of new features and functionalities during development cycles, providing critical feedback for product refinement.
• Prototyping advanced OPC/RET solutions and partnering with R&D to drive their transition into robust, production-ready tools.
• Supporting field Application Engineers (AEs) and customers in debugging and resolving complex production issues.
• Developing training materials and delivering technical workshops to internal teams and external customers.
• Collaborating with R&D and technical publications teams to produce release notes and comprehensive documentation.

What you need

• PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in Lithography, OPC/RET, and mask synthesis.
• Proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments and Python scripting for process automation and prototyping.
• Comprehensive understanding of mask synthesis challenges and workflows in semiconductor foundries.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven track record of solving complex technical problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad knowledge of state-of-the-art RET, ILT, and OPC solutions.