Pdk Cad Lead Engineer

**Job Overview**

In this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for various aspects of PDK development across Custom, Analog and RF technology nodes. As a lead of our Tijuana CAD team, you will be working closely with Custom, Analog & RF Engineering design community to develop & support customized tools and flows for in-house/foundry PDK development, Schematic/Layout Design Environment, Circuit Simulation, DRC, LVS, ERC and Parasitic Extraction. You will also have the responsibility to collaborate with our Foundry and EDA partners to deploy best-in class EDA tools and flows in addition to developing in-house productivity & QoR automation solutions for improving overall design methodology.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a hands-on PDK role
- Expertise in Virtuoso suite of tools and Analog Design environment (Explorer/Assembler/Verifier)
- Experience with support and integration of SPICE simulation and EM/IR tools
- Experience with validation, integration and user support of Calibre DRC, Antenna, LVS, ERC, PERC, ESD, MPT and Latch-up rule decks
- Experience with developing and customization of StarRC and Calibre-XRC/xACT parasitic extraction decks
- Proficiency in integration and tech setup of Calibre LVS with StarRC and other Extraction tools
- Knowledge of deep sub-micron FINFET, Planar, SOI and PMIC process technologies and mask layout design
- Proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages - SKILL, Python, Unix, Perl and TCL.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

**Educational Requirements**

Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering (with Master's preferred)