Senior Design Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for end-to-end development, integration, and enablement of PDKs supporting design, verification, and signoff across technology nodes 

Drives component development (PCells, techfiles, rule decks) while ensuring scalability, quality, and compliance with foundry requirements 

Key Responsibilities 

Develop and integrate PDK components: devices, PCells, rule decks, technology files, and configurations 

Execute development tasks with increasing independence and ownership across modules and nodes 

Debug, validate, and ensure quality and consistency of PDK deliverables 

Collaborate with design, QA, CAD, and customers for issue resolution and alignment 

Build and scale automation frameworks for PDK generation, validation, and regression 

Drive methodology improvements, coding standards, and reusable architectures 

Lead multi-node development strategies (legacy → advanced nodes) 

Manage end-to-end delivery: planning, tracking, risk mitigation, and execution 

Mentor teams and build technical capability across functions 

Define organization-level development strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives 

Drive AI adoption for debugging, productivity, and predictive development workflows 

 

 

 

Required Skills 

Strong understanding of PDK architecture, device physics, and layout concepts 

Expertise in PDK components development (PCells, rule decks, techfiles) 

Proficiency in EDA tools (Cadence/Synopsys environments) 

Programming skills: SKILL, Python, Shell, Tcl/Perl 

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and cross-domain integration skills 

Experience in automation, scalable system design, and methodology definition 

Ability to lead teams, drive delivery, and manage customer communication 

Tools 

Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler 

PCells/PyCells, Techfiles, Rule decks (DRC/LVS/DFM) 

Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, PVS 

SKILL, Python, Shell, Tcl/Perl 

Git, CI/CD pipelines 

AI-assisted debugging and automation tools 

Qualifications 

B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / VLSI / Semiconductor or related field 

3 to 10yrs of  experience in PDK development, design enablement, or EDA flows 

 

Nice to Have 

Multi-node PDK development (advanced nodes, FinFET) 

Cross-foundry PDK enablement experience 

Automation frameworks for PDK generation/validation 

AI/ML-driven debug and development workflows 

Key Responsibilities

1. To leverage design expertise to ensure that software and products exhibit user-friendliness, intuitiveness, and alignment with user expectations, contributing to the creation of seamless user experiences.
2. To lead a team of designers, provide guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions in alignment with the overall business goals.
3. To present design concepts and play a crucial role in shaping the overall design vision and strategy.
4. To stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies to drive innovation and excellence in design.

Skill Requirements

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Other Requirements

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