Senior Engineer Research Science Engineering

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Job Title : Senior PDK Development Engineer

Minimum requirements : BS / MS in Electrical Engineering

Location : Limerick, Ireland

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced, talented and motivated Process Design Kit (PDK) development Engineer to join our PDK development team within Engineering Enablement organization. This role will be responsible in ensuring the development, delivery and supporting all components of a PDK. Engineer will work within the team that is responsible for developing and supporting PDKs for a vast variety of processes including both internal and external foundries.

Responsibilities :

• Develop, maintain comprehensive PDKs that accurately represent semiconductor process technologies.
• Implement and maintain DRC / LVS / RC extraction rule decks using industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Pegasus, Siemens Calibre, or Synopsys ICV.
• Create and support parameterized layout cells (pcells) using Cadence Skill and related scripting languages.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline layout generation, verification, and design environment setup.
• Collaborate with process development, integration, and design teams to define and translate process parameters into physical design rules.
• Build and improve PDK QA flows and validation methodologies.
• Provide documentation and technical support to internal design teams and external PDK users.
• Ensure all deliverables meet foundry-defined design compliance rules (DRC / LVS).
• Work with EDA vendors, IP providers, and internal stakeholders to align PDK updates with technology roadmaps and customer needs.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of PDK infrastructure and layout automation frameworks.

Required Qualifications

Job Req Type : ExperiencedRequired Travel : Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type : 1st Shift / Days