Quantum PDK Engineer: Cryogenic ICs & EDA Enablement

GlobalFoundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in New York is seeking a Quantum PDK Engineer to aid in the design and development of Process Design Kits for advanced quantum computing platforms. The role focuses on creating design-ready implementations, maintaining high-quality customer deliveries and requires expertise in semiconductor device physics.

Applicants should possess strong analytical and debugging skills combined with effective communication abilities, holding a BS in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field with 5-6 years of applicable experience.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of experience in semiconductor design enablement or PDK development.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and electronic devices.
• Experience with device modeling and silicon validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PDKs for quantum devices and cryogenic control/readout ICs.
• Create device libraries and parameterized cells for design implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design enablement.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso)

Scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl)

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field

Tools

EDAs (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso)

Job description

GlobalFoundries in New York is seeking a Quantum PDK Engineer to aid in the design and development of Process Design Kits for advanced quantum computing platforms. The role focuses on creating design-ready implementations, maintaining high-quality customer deliveries and requires expertise in semiconductor device physics.

Applicants should possess strong analytical and debugging skills combined with effective communication abilities, holding a BS in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field with 5-6 years of applicable experience.