PDK Development Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Bangalore seeks a senior PDK Development Engineer to design, test and automate the PDK QA flow for multiple processes.

This role emphasizes hands-on development of device-level PCELLs, test suites and parasitic extraction workflows while collaborating across CAD teams. You will leverage Python, Cadence SKL and other languages, perform automation projects, and engage in verified DR C/LVS and parasitic extraction tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience developing PDKs and automation.
• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with emphasis on IC design and semiconductor processes.
• Knowledge of Python programming language and Cadence Skill Language is essential.
• Proven skills in other programming languages (Perl, Tcl, Bash).
• Must have undertaken automation projects.
• Understanding of analog/mixed signal simulation tools.
• Familiarity with physical verification (DRC/LVS) tools.
• Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools.
• Familiarity with revision control systems and collaboration tools is a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized and a versatile team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop device level layout generators (PCELLs).
• Develop physical verification (DRC/LVS) rules and parasitic extraction flows.
• Closely work with developers of front-end and back-end components of PDK to create/enhance test cases to actively improve QA coverage.
• Ability to interpret process as well as assembly/packaging design rule specifications to ensure test cases are representative of design rule checks implemented in DRC decks.
• Understand Layout Vs. Schematic (LVS) flow intent and create representative test cases for validating LVS decks.
• Automatic Test case generation and unit testing to ensure adequate test coverage for validating PDK components.
• Test case debugging – investigate PASS/FAIL test cases.
• Provide technical CAD support for ADI design community
• Work closely with the design teams to understand their requirements and colloborate with device modeling, process development and foundry groups.
• Create test cases for validating netlists for internal/external analog circuit simulation tools.
• Test case generation for testing the accuracy of parasitic extraction files.
• Perform validation of techfiles used in ESD verification.
• Work closely with EDA vendors to resolve tool bugs and drive new features.

Job description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Job Title: PDK Development Engineer

Minimum requirements: 6 Years Experience

Location: Bangalore, India

Job Description: As part of the Engineering Enablement organization at ADI, this senior-level CAD engineer will work on developing and testing of the QA framework used in the validation of Process design kits (PDK) for internal and external semiconductor process technologies used in the design and manufacturing of analog, mixed signal, power management and DSP products in ADI. As an individual contributor, you will be expected to possess the necessary programming skills and circuit design knowledge to develop, support, enhance and test the PDK QA flow used at ADI. The PDK QA functions involve checking of the PDK deliverables such as schematic symbols, layout p-cells, CDFs, DRC/LVS decks, technology files used in Parasitic extraction, ESD verification and other reliability-based flows for quality issues prior to the release of a PDK. You will also develop process design kits (PDKs) for internal and external process technologies in support of Analog, RF, Mixed-Signal, and Digital design flows using Cadence, Mentor, Keysight and internally developed CAD software.

• Develop device level layout generators (PCELLs)
• Develop physical verification (DRC/LVS) rules and parasitic extraction flows
• Closely work with developers of front-end and back-end components of PDK to create/enhance test cases to actively improve QA coverage.
• Ability to interpret process as well as assembly/packaging design rule specifications to ensure test cases are representative of design rule checks implemented in DRC decks.
• Understand Layout Vs. Schematic (LVS) flow intent and create representative test cases for validating LVS decks.
• Automatic Test case generation and unit testing to ensure there is adequate test coverage for validating the different PDK components.
• Test case debugging – investigate if PASS/FAIL test cases are being generated and functioning as per requirements.
• Provide technical CAD support for ADI design community
• Work closely with the design teams to understand their requirements and colloborate with device modeling, process development and foundry groups to enable the efficient use of CAD tools and methodologies
• Create test cases for validating netlists generated for internal/external analog circuit simulation tools.
• Test case generation for testing the accuracy of Parasitic Resistance/Capacitance extraction technology files.
• Perform validation of techfiles used in ESD verification, such as topology checks, ESD resistance and current density checks.
• Work closely with the EDA software vendors to resolve tool bugs and drive new feature additions.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in developing PDKs and writing programs for automation
• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with an emphasis on IC design and semiconductor processes
• Knowledge of Python Programming Language and Cadence Skill Language is essential.
• Proven skills in other programming languages (Perl, Tcl, Bash)
• Must have undertaken automation projects.
• Understanding of analog/mixed signal simulation tools
• Familiarity with physical verification (DRC/LVS) tools
• Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools.
• Familiarity with revision control systems and collaboration tools is a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, well organized and a versatile team player.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.