Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

PDK Development

Job Summary

Responsible for end-to-end development, integration, and enablement of PDKs supporting design, verification, and signoff across technology nodes

Drives component development (PCells, techfiles, rule decks) while ensuring scalability, quality, and compliance with foundry requirements

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Develop and integrate PDK components: devices, PCells, rule decks, technology files, and configurations

Execute development tasks with increasing independence and ownership across modules and nodes

Debug, validate, and ensure quality and consistency of PDK deliverables

Collaborate with design, QA, CAD, and customers for issue resolution and alignment

Build and scale automation frameworks for PDK generation, validation, and regression

Drive methodology improvements, coding standards, and reusable architectures

Lead multi-node development strategies (legacy advanced nodes)
Manage end-to-end delivery: planning, tracking, risk mitigation, and execution





Mentor teams and build technical capability across functions

Define organization-level development strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives

Drive AI adoption for debugging, productivity, and predictive development workflows

Skill Requirements

Required Skills:
Solid understanding of PDK architecture, device physics, and layout concepts

Expertise in PDK components development (PCells, rule decks, techfiles)

Proficiency in EDA tools (Cadence/Synopsys environments)
Programming skills: SKILL, Python, Shell, Tcl/Perl

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and cross-domain integration skills

Experience in automation, scalable system design, and methodology definition

Ability to lead teams, drive delivery, and manage customer communication

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler

PCells/PyCells, Techfiles, Rule decks (DRC/LVS/DFM)

Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, PVS

SKILL, Python, Shell, Tcl/Perl

Git, CI/CD pipeline

📌 Senior Design Lead (Bengaluru)
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