Senior Solution Architect
HCLTech
Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaPosted 21 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full-time
Job Summary
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PDK (Process Design Kit) Development Lead
manages the creation, verification, and deployment of software packages used by integrated circuit designers to build and verify chips for specific semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Define PDK Scope
Lead the technical definition, requirements, and roadmaps for PDK content across technology nodes.
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Manage PDK Components
Oversee development of parameterized cells (PCells), symbols, and verification rule decks (DRC, LVS, RC Extraction) using EDA tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens Calibre.
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Bridge Teams
Act as the primary technical interface between process technology development, design teams, and external EDA vendors.
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Quality Assurance
Drive QA flows, automation scripts, and validation methodologies to ensure error-free tape-outs.
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Customer Support
Provide expert technical support and documentation for internal design teams or external foundry customers.
Skill Requirements
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Define PDK Scope
Lead the technical definition, requirements, and roadmaps for PDK content across technology nodes.
•
Manage PDK Components
Oversee development of parameterized cells (PCells), symbols, and verification rule decks (DRC, LVS, RC Extraction) using EDA tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens Calibre.
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Bridge Teams
Act as the primary technical interface between process technology development, design teams, and external EDA vendors.
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Quality Assurance
Drive QA flows, automation scripts, and validation methodologies to ensure error-free tape-outs.
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Customer Support
Provide expert technical support and documentation for internal design teams or external foundry customers.
Other Requirements
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Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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Experience
15 plus years in semiconductor design, custom flows, or foundry PDK development, with leadership experience.
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Technical Skills
Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, Skill scripting, Python, Perl, UNIX shell scripting, and physical verification tools (Calibre, Pegasus, ICV).
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Soft Skills
Strong cross-functional communication, program management, and technical troubleshooting capabilities
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
Skills
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