PDK Development Engineer

Texas Instruments; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a skilled technical contributor for PDK development in Bengaluru. This role involves developing TI PDK Kit capabilities, integrating EDA tools, and enhancing design methodologies within a dynamic engineering team.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor/Master's in Electronics/VLSI Engineering, alongside 2-5 years in the field. Proficiency in UNIX, PERL, and Python is essential, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Join TI to engineer your future, contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in PDK development, customization, integration and QA.
• Understanding of device physics and layout design.
• Familiarity with BiCMOS process/fabrication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop TI PDK Kit capabilities and QA.
• Integrate EDA tools/flows with PDK.
• Automate key design productivity capabilities.

Skills

PDK development

Programming in UNIX, PERL, Python

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of CMOS processes

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Electronics/VLSI Engineering

Tools

Cadence design tools

Revision control software

Job description

About The Team

Here’s your chance to work as part of a dynamic and challenging engineering team on the latest semiconductor technology within the Analog Technology Development team. The ATD Team creates world‑class manufacturing technologies by developing new process platforms with step‑function improvements in performance and cost; extending roadmap process technologies with new features, models and reduced costs; and creating innovative, breakthrough technologies for new markets and new products.

About The Role

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to contribute to be a primary differentiator for TI’s Analog and Embedded Process businesses in a key technical contributor role. Through the integrative nature of this position, the understanding of the full picture (from early development to full production) as well as being a key technical contributor will prepare for multiple future opportunities. Develop state‑of‑the‑art Process Development Kit (PDK) environments for TI’s advanced semiconductor process technologies. Continually refine the procedures and techniques used to develop these environments to improve quality and product cycle time thus increasing profits. The position also involves exposure to analog and mixed‑signal design, process development, PDK and CAD tools. This job is an excellent opportunity to see the "big picture" of the Semiconductor Industry and eventually address project or platform management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop TI PDK Kit capabilities and QA as the primary responsibility.
• Develop TI PDK design methodologies and integrate the PDK in design flows as the core job function.
• Integrate EDA tools/flows with PDK and document PDK contents.
• Automate key capabilities for design productivity as an add‑on responsibility.
• Interface with process integration team, design team, EDA team, and other members of the PDK team on a day‑to‑day basis.

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We’re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI (https://edbz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/4012)
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well‑being is important to us.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electronics/VLSI Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of work experience in PDK development, customization, integration and QA.
• Knowledge of deep sub‑micron CMOS processes, device physics and layout design. Familiar with CMOS and/or BiCMOS process/fabrication technologies.
• Good knowledge of UNIX, PERL, Python programming languages.
• Understanding of Cadence design tools such as schematic capture and layout along with Cadence Skill programming knowledge is desired.
• Working knowledge of revision control software (Synchronicity, Subversion, etc.).
• Excellent technical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

ECL/GTC Required: Yes

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.