Quantum PDK Engineer: Enabling Scalable Quantum ICs

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. is seeking a Member of Technical Staff for the Quantum PDK Design Enablement team in New York.

You will develop, deploy, and support PDKs for quantum device platforms and cryogenic electronics, bridging device physics with manufacturing and circuit design. The role emphasizes hands-on execution, cross‑functional collaboration across device engineering, process integration, modeling, and EDA.

Qualifications

• BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5-6+ years of experience in semiconductor design enablement, PDK development, or EDA.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and electronic devices.
• Experience with EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso or similar) and design flows.
• Experience with device modeling, test structures, or silicon validation.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl) and Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain PDKs (tech files, model files, rule decks, runtime code) for quantum devices and cryogenic control/readout ICs.
• Create device libraries and parameterized cells (PCells), translating process design rules and SPICE/model specifications into design‑ready implementations.
• Support compact model development, parameter extraction, and correlation across TCAD, silicon data, and cryogenic characterization.
• Integrate and validate PDKs within EDA environments (e.g., LVS/DRC, simulation flows), including development of automation tools representing fab processes.
• Design test structures and test chips, and develop validation plans to ensure model accuracy and silicon correlation.
• Develop and execute QA workflows, including DRC/LVS test cases and release validation, to ensure high‑quality customer deliveries.
• Analyze device and circuit data to identify variability, reliability risks, and performance trends; support yield‑learning and root‑cause analysis.
• Create and maintain PDK documentation (release notes, application notes, known issues) and communicate usage guidance to users.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with device, process, integration, and EDA teams to align design enablement with technology capabilities.
• Contribute innovative ideas that may lead to intellectual property, patents, or advanced design enablement methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Unix/Linux

Job description

GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. is seeking a Member of Technical Staff for the Quantum PDK Design Enablement team in New York.

You will develop, deploy, and support PDKs for quantum device platforms and cryogenic electronics, bridging device physics with manufacturing and circuit design. The role emphasizes hands-on execution, cross‑functional collaboration across device engineering, process integration, modeling, and EDA.