Research Engineer – PDK Development (all genders) / / Job-ID : 198-1

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL); Villach; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A European technology research institution in Villach is seeking a candidate for a temporary position focused on PDK development in semiconductor and quantum technologies. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, with proficiency in scripting languages and understanding of PDK workflows. This role offers an opportunity for growth within Europe’s advanced technological research landscape.

Leistungen

Meal allowance

Public transport subsidy

Training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in PDK development.
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria.

Aufgaben

• Interfacing with various teams for PDK requirements.
• Creation and maintenance of PDK libraries and documentation.
• Data analysis and generation for PDK.

Kenntnisse

Scripting languages proficiency (Python, SKILL)

Understanding of PDK development workflows

Database management for documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Your future responsibilities

As part of the European Chips Act , Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is driving innovation in quantum and semiconductor technologies through its Quantum Pilot Lines .

Join our interdisciplinary teams at the interface of design and fabrication and enjoy Villach’s exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Be part of something bigger. Be part of Silicon Austria Labs.

This opportunity is a temporary position with an expected duration of around 3 years , aligned with the timeframe of the pilot line project. Continuation in a permanent role may be considered thereafter, subject to strong performance and future funding opportunities.

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.

Important Facts about SAL

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• ‘Vital4SAL’ to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24 / 7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
• Our values : Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

Become part of Silicon Austria Labs

This is a unique chance to accelerate your scientific career at the forefront of Europe’s quantum and semiconductor research.

If you're looking for a place to grow, collaborate, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.