Technical Architect

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 

• 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 

Key Responsibilities

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 

• 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 

Skill Requirements

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 

Other Requirements

Qualifications 

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

• 10 to 12+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 

• Automation frameworks for PDK generation/validation 

• AI/ML-driven debug and development workflows