COUPE Design and Flow Development Manager

17 hours ago

Hsinchu City, Taiwan TSMC Full time NT$1,200,000 - NT$2,400,000 per year

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 16 million 12-inch equivalent wafers. 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Integration and Design Flow Manager to join our advanced COUPE (Compact Universal Photonic Engine) design flow team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in silicon photonics tape-out, physics of photonic devices, and hands-on experience with EDA tools. This role will directly support the integration of photonic engines into 3DIC infrastructure, enabling next-generation optical/electrical COUPE technologies and supporting strategic customer programs.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Design, simulate, and analyze optical, analog, and RF circuits for COUPE applications.

  2. Develop and scale bandwidth in simulations for next-generation optical chip design.

  3. Collaborate with the process R&D, EDA partners, and cross-functional teams to drive DTCO/STCO efforts.

  4. Integrate COUPE optical engines into 3DIC structures to support high-bandwidth transceiver applications.

  5. Enhance design flows and verification processes to ensure alignment with customer requirements.

  6. Contribute to long-term Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) technology roadmap and system-level integration projects.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Master's or Ph.D. degree in Optoelectronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

  2. Proven silicon photonics tape-out experience.

  3. Strong knowledge of physics of photonic devices and semiconductor fundamentals.

  4. At least 15+ years of experience in circuit design, device modeling, and use of EDA tools.

  5. Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl) for design automation.

  2. Experience with reliability analysis (electromigration, IR-drop, and thermal).

  3. Knowledge of high-speed data link and system budgets.

  4. Exposure to machine learning or AI methods for design optimization.

  5. Experience with Design Technology Co-Optimization(DTCO) and 3DIC integration of photonic systems.

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.

  • Custom Design Automation Engineer EM/IR Flows

    3 days ago

    Hsinchu, Taiwan Qualcomm Full time NT$1,200,000 - NT$2,400,000 per year

    Company:Qualcomm Semiconductor LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:In this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for various aspects of Design Automation and flow development across Custom, Analog and RF technology nodes. As a member of the CAD team,...

  • Custom Design Automation Engineer EM/IR Flows

    3 days ago

    Hsinchu City,, Taiwan Qualcomm Full time NT$1,200,000 - NT$2,400,000 per year

    CompanyQualcomm Semiconductor LimitedJob AreaEngineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral SummaryIn this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for various aspects of Design Automation and flow development across Custom, Analog and RF technology nodes. As a member of the CAD team,...

  • Regional Flow Cytometry Marketing Development Manager

    17 hours ago

    Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.You'll thrive in a culture of belonging...

  • Product Engineer II

    1 week ago

    Hsinchu, Taiwan Cadence Design Systems Full time NT$280,000 - NT$1,440,000 per year

    At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.Position DescriptionDevelop PEGASUS/PVS DRC, FILL, LVS, LPE rule decks and RCX flow for worldwide foundries.Manage onsite technical qualification to ensure both PEGASUS/PVS decks and tools are officially qualified by foundries.Collaborate closely with...

  • Software Engineer II

    2 weeks ago

    Hsinchu, Taiwan Cadence Design Systems Full time NT$900,000 - NT$1,200,000 per year

    At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing Innovus Implementation System. The position involves interaction and collaboration with a highly motivated global R&D team. Essential Job Functions: The candidate will be...

  • Design Verification Eng.

    2 weeks ago

    Hsinchu City, Taiwan Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Full time NT$1,200,000 - NT$2,400,000 per year

    WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create...

  • Digital Designer

    17 hours ago

    Hsinchu City,, Taiwan Robert Walters Full time NT$150,000 - NT$250,000 per year

    We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to work on complex protocol and subsystem architecture development for advanced IC products. The role involves RTL design, verification, and debugging of large-scale digital systems. We are looking for candidates with 10+ years of industry experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate...

  • Design Verification Eng.

    6 days ago

    Hsinchu City,, Taiwan AMD Full time NT$900,000 - NT$1,200,000 per year

    WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our...

  • Senior Flow Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan Altair Full time NT$60,000 - NT$120,000 per year

    Transforming the Future with the Convergence of Simulation and DataSenior Flow EngineerDo you like a challenge, are you a complex thinker who likes to solve problems? If so, then you might be the new Altairian we are searching for. At Altair, your curiosity matters. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply...

  • ISP Design Verification Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Hsinchu City, Taiwan Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Full time NT$1,200,000 - NT$2,400,000 per year

    WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create...