Job Summary

PDK Development - 7 to 20 yrs

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

- 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
- 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

Must Have Skill

AMS PDK

Positive to Have Skill

Other Requirements

- 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
- 7 to 20 yrs 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

📌 Technical Architect (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India