Pdk Extraction Lead Engineer

Job Summary

• Minimum 5 years experience in a hands-on PDK role
• Expertise in Calibre/ICV runset coding for DRC/LVS/ERC/PERC/ESD/Latch-up/Antenna.
• Experience with developing and customization of the StarRC/Calibre-xACT/QRC parasitic extraction flows
• As a member of the Physical Verification CAD team, you will maintain and improve all aspects of physical verification flow and methodology
• Code custom checks such as Layout/Programmable ERCs, addition of custom devices in LVS, implementation of custom design rules(DRCs), etc to meet the needs of the design teams
• You will need to have a deep understanding of design rule checks (DRC) and layout versus schematic (LVS) runsets, writing from scratch and/or modify existing ones.
• Proficiency in integration and tech setup of Calibre LVS with StarRC/QRC and other Extraction tools
• Utilizing your hands-on skills to revamp/rewrite and streamline the PEX flow
• Understanding of Digital/Custom/Analog requirements for various post layout electrical flows
• Development of custom extraction solutions for transistor level to meet the needs of the design teams
• Hands on experience with the Field solvers and RC reduction tools
• Support design teams with solving their PEX challenges
• Support the design teams with solving their PV challenges to facilitate the IP release and Chip tapeouts
• Collaborate with tool vendor and foundries for tools and flow improvements
• Knowledge of deep sub-micron FINFET, Planar, SOI and PMIC process technologies and mask layout design
• Proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages SKILL, Python, Unix, Perl and TCL.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.