Engineer, Design Enablement PDK
Core
Develop, deploy, support, and maintain high-quality Process Design Kits (PDK) components, automation tools, and verification test cases for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to enable semiconductor fabrication.
Role type
IC PDK Engineer (Design Enablement)
Builds
PDK components, automation tools, and verification flows (DRC, LVS, PEX) for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / IC design enablement
Required skills
Semiconductor process technology knowledge, PDK development, EDA tool integration, Physical verification (DRC/LVS/PEX), Scripting/Programming for automation, Technical documentation, Debugging and root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with semiconductor design enablement, Integrated circuit design flows, Physical verification tools
Technologies
EDA tools, SPICE models, Design Rule Check (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Parasitic Extraction (PEX)
Responsibilities
Develop design components and runtime code for PDKs; Create and maintain test cases for verification flows; Interpret process design rules and translate them into PDK specifications; Perform quality assurance checks and regression testing; Investigate PDK defects and implement corrections; Create and update technical documentation; Provide technical support for PDK deployment and usage.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC engineer
