Senior PDK Development Engineer
Core
Develop, maintain, and validate Process Design Kits (PDKs) representing semiconductor process technologies for internal and external foundries.
Role type
Senior IC PDK development engineer
Builds
PDKs for semiconductor processes
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / EDA
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PDK development, EDA tool integration, DRC/LVS rule deck creation, parameterized layout cell creation, automation scripting, semiconductor design rules, layout concepts
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation, troubleshooting
Technologies
Cadence Pegasus, Siemens Calibre, Synopsys ICV, Cadence Skill, TCL, Python, Perl
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive PDKs; Implement and maintain DRC/LVS/RC extraction rule decks; Create and support parameterized layout cells; Develop automation scripts for layout generation and verification; Collaborate with process and design teams to translate process parameters into physical design rules; Build and improve PDK QA flows and validation methodologies; Provide technical support to internal and external users; Ensure deliverables meet foundry-defined design compliance rules; Contribute to PDK infrastructure and layout automation frameworks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC