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Introduction

IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society.

Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure.

Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking qualified and motivated candidates for a position in IBM Research as an Computational Patterning Engineer within the Semiconductor Technology Enablement organization. We seek candidates to be part of a dynamic and skilled IBM Research team developing computational lithography solutions for the world's most advanced semiconductor technologies. This role will have broad coverage across the computational lithography landscape from optical to EUV and candidates should possess the skills to develop solutions across many technology nodes. Responsibilities for this role include:

* Collaborating with Patterning, Integration, Device and other organizations in DTCO (Design Technology Co-Optimization) forum to help develop RET (resolution enhancement technique) solutions for technology development

* Develop testmask solutions for early RET / Model / KW (keyword) development

* Develop OPC model and KW solutions for different layer/technology types across multiple OPC vendors

* Frequently engage with vendors and understand industry trends to stay at the leading edge of computational lithography development

* Develop automated solutions across RET/Model/KW/Testsite to drive quality improvements and more efficient solutions

Strong communication skills are necessary for this dynamic team environment.

Required technical and professional expertise

* Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

* Knowledge of Lithography systems, optics or similar physics

* Experience working in linux environments

* Experience with task automation and scripting (makefile, Python, Bash, tcl)

* 3+ years of experience working in Computational lithography, OPC or similar role with experience in modeling and/or KW generation

* 3+ years of experience using industry standard OPC software

Preferred technical and professional experience

* 3+ years working as Computational Patterning engineer in advanced node process research and development

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.