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Job Opportunity: Foundry PDK Design Enablement Engineer
Experience Level: 2–4 Years
Department: Methodology & Flow Enablement Group
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Technology, or a related field
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Foundry Process Technology, PDK & DTCO Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to join our process technology group. In this role, you will bridge the gap between process technology and design, driving next-generation semiconductor technology through cutting-edge path-finding methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in PDK enablement, physical verification decks, process/design interaction electrical studies, Spice model understanding and design automation.
Key Responsibilities
PDK Enablement: Validate, deploy, and maintain foundational PDK components specifically tailored for advanced technology nodes.




Technology Study Activities: Conduct rigorous standard cell, SRAM, and custom circuit benchmarking alongside interconnect optimization to maximize power, performance, and area (PPA).
Automation & Methodology: Design, develop, and maintain robust scripts and automated execution flows for PDK enablement/validation and PDK analysis.
Collaborative Path-Finding: Partner closely with internal DTCO groups to turn advanced device architectures into reality.
Required Qualifications & Technical Skills
Industry Experience: 2–4 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor technology analysis, foundry PDK enablement, and the co-optimization of PDK components like LVS, DRC, Parasitic Extraction, spice models. Strong understanding of PDK design enablement flows. Exposure to multiple foundry & nodes is a plus.
Device Physics: Strong fundamental understanding of CMOS device physics, including advanced architectures like GAA (

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