Research Engineer - PDK Development

Research Engineer - PDK Development

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

Your future responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Interfacing device, materials, system architecture, and SAL microfab teams to understand device and process requirements for PDK.
• Interfacing the EDA and PDK design environment teams, for the integration of PDK utilities in our design environment.
• Creation and maintenance of PDK libraries, including parametrizable cells for the libraries,
• Creation and maintenance of PDK documentation, including design manuals and design rule documentation.
• Encapsulation of models within the PDK design environment.
• Creation and maintenance of required PDK back-end, including physical verification (DRC, LVS, PEX), layout/tapeout automation utilities, among others.
• PDK data analysis and generation, including reporting tools and automation scripts and macros for data processing.
• PDK foundry data handling, safekeeping and administration, including process, materials and design rules database management.

Your profile

Required Qualifications:

• Completed academic education (minimum Bachelor´s degree) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering; with relevant work experience in the fields mandatory (min. 5+ years).
• Proficiency in several scripting languages relevant for PDK development, such as Python or SKILL.
• Solid understanding of PDK development workflows and scope.
• Experience in creating and maintaining databases for documentation and workflow management.
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with semiconductor processes and technologies.
• Experience setting up EDA tools and design environments across proprietary or open-access platforms and various operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with open-access (OA) tools, software, and environments.
• Previous involvement in PDK development for semiconductor or MEMS technologies.
• Industry experience in PDK development is a strong plus.
• Experience developing PDK utilities and components, including both front-end and back-end elements such as PCells, DRC, LVS, PEX, and layout/tapeout automation.