Lead Quantum PDK Architect - PDK Automation & Dev

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Quantum Cryo PDK Architect in Malta, NY to lead the architecture and governance of the Quantum PDKs. You will drive LEAN PDK practices, manage version control, and guide AI-driven improvements across release and design enablement flows.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor PDK development or design enablement, strong leadership, and hands-on execution. Travel up to 10% and excellent English skills are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor PDK development or design enablement.
• Deep expertise in at least one major PDK development area.
• Experience with source-control systems, release management, and EDA tool flows.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal).
• MS preferred for deeper specialization.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall architecture for all Quantum PDKs (QPDKs).
• Create QPDKs from existing GF PDKs, balancing reuse, customization, and maintainability.
• Drive a LEAN PDK philosophy by removing obsolete content while preserving required functionality.
• Own QPDK version control infrastructure, baselines, branching, access control, and configuration management.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve QPDK development, QA, release, and change-management processes.
• Drive timely, high-quality QPDK releases through governance, planning, and execution.
• Evaluate updates from source PDKs and selectively integrate enhancements.
• Leverage AI, automation, and data-driven methods to improve development efficiency and time-to-market.
• Assess ADK requirements and integration strategies with the 3DIC team.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the QPDK organization.

Skills

PDK development

Cross-functional leadership

Release management

EDA tool flows

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Physics

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Physics

Tools

Source-control systems

EDA tool flows

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Quantum Cryo PDK Architect in Malta, NY to lead the architecture and governance of the Quantum PDKs. You will drive LEAN PDK practices, manage version control, and guide AI-driven improvements across release and design enablement flows.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor PDK development or design enablement, strong leadership, and hands-on execution. Travel up to 10% and excellent English skills are expected.