Senior Design Lead Bangalore, Karnataka

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

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

Required Skills

Strong 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





Solid 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 pipelines

AI-assisted debugging and automation tools

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / VLSI / Semiconductor or related field

3 to 10yrs of experience in PDK development, design enablement, or EDA flows

Nice to Have

Multi-node PDK development (advanced nodes, FinFET)

Cross-foundry PDK enablement experience

Automation frameworks for PDK generation/validation

AI/ML-driven debug and development workflows

Key Responsibilities

1. To leverage design expertise to ensure that software and products exhibit user-friendliness, intuitiveness, and alignment with user expectations, contributing to the creation of seamless user experiences.

- To lead a team of designers, provide guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions in alignment with the overall business goals.
- To present design concepts and play a crucial role in shaping the overall design vision and strategy.
- To stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies to drive innovation and excellence in design.

📌 Senior Design Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Bengaluru