Senior or Principal Process Design Kit (PDK) Engineer
Core
Own the model-to-measurement characterization loop for cryogenic process primitives and develop/refine cryogenic PDK requirements for superconducting circuit technologies.
Role type
Senior or Principal Process Design Kit (PDK) Engineer
Builds
Cryogenic PDKs for superconducting circuit technologies
Domain
Quantum hardware / Superconducting circuits / Cryogenics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Cryogenic process characterization, Device modeling, Parameter extraction, Test-chip analysis, PDK construction and maintenance, Design-of-experiments methods, Electronic-design-automation (EDA), Layout tools, Physical-verification tools, Data pipeline development, Statistical analysis
Preferred skills
AI tools for measurement and performance modeling, AI-driven task automation
Technologies
EDA tools, Layout tools, Physical-verification toolsets
Responsibilities
Define test plans and measurement strategies for cryogenic primitives, Analyze characterization data to extract parameters and update models, Partner with foundries to extend PDKs to cryogenic regimes, Design and analyze cryogenic test chips, Establish characterization infrastructure and documentation, Validate PDKs using industry-standard toolsets
Seniority
Senior or Principal, hands-on IC
