QA Automation Engineer

CTG is seeking to fill a QA Automation Engineer position for our client.

Join our client's engineering team as a QA Automation Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of semiconductor Process Design Kit (PDK) releases. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in EDA automation, DRC rule validation, and automated regression testing who can make an immediate impact. You'll develop and maintain robust QA frameworks, automate regression suites, and validate PDK rule decks using industry-leading EDA tools.

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 months

Shift: Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated regression test suites for comprehensive PDK validation.

• Design, implement, and execute QA test cases to verify DRC rule deck functionality and accuracy.

• Validate Design Rule Check (DRC) coding using Synopsys ICValidator (ICV DRC).

• Build automation tools and scripts to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and repeatability.

• Work closely with development and design engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.

• Analyze regression results, document findings, and recommend quality improvements.

• Support continuous integration and automated testing initiatives for PDK releases.

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards before production deployment.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in DRC Coding using Synopsys ICValidator (ICV DRC) .

• Experience developing and maintaining automated QA regression suites.

• Strong EDA automation, scripting, and software development skills.

• Hands-on experience with:

• Synopsys ICValidator

• KLayout

• Cadence Virtuoso

• Siemens (Mentor) Calibre

• Programming experience with:

• Python

• C/C++ PxL (Synopsys)

• SVRF (Calibre)

• SKILL (Cadence)

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.

• Ability to work independently in a collaborative remote environment.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of QA automation, software testing, or EDA automation experience.

• Experience validating semiconductor PDKs and DRC rule decks.

• Proven ability to build automated testing frameworks from the ground up.

• Experience supporting semiconductor design and verification workflows.

• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $65.00 to $75.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit .

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.