PDK Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary :

We are seeking a skilled PDK Developer to create and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs) for advanced semiconductor nodes, ensuring seamless integration with Cadence Virtuoso and other EDA tools.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, validate, and document compact models (BSIM4, BSIM-CMG, PSP, etc.) and corner libraries for foundry PDKs.
• Generate GDSII tech files, Pcells, and DRC/LVS rule decks compatible with IC6.1.8+ and Virtuoso Studio IC23/IC25.
• Perform statistical model extraction, Monte-Carlo validation, and temperature/voltage sweeps for analog/mixed-signal IP.
• Collaborate with foundry partners on PDK releases, model handoffs, and migration flows (e.g., Layout Migrate).
• Extensive experience with BSIM4 and BSIMProPlus modeling tool, or any other tool such as Silvaco, IC-Cap, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of parameter fitting and optimization, with numerous interacting variables.
• Knowledge of the steps involved in modeling from measurement to final model generation including various corners at various temperatures (Global and bins).
• Experience in creating Pcells in SKILL and pyCells for iPDK.
• Understanding of device physics, Short Channel Effects, DIBL, GIDL, SS parameters, Body effect, Gm/Id as a design parameter, etc.
• Basic understanding of simple analog/digital circuits and how to test the generated model on simple circuits such as Inverters, Ring Oscillators, amplifiers, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of IV and CV characteristics of FinFet devices. 
• Knowledge of Layout-Dependent Effects (LDE) in device modeling where the electrical performance is influenced by physical surroundings on the chip layout.

Work Experience

Qualifications Required Skills 

• B.Tech/M.Tech in VLSI/ECE with -5-7 years in PDK development or compact modeling.
• Strong expertise in BSIM models (BSIM4/BSIM6 for planar, BSIM-IMG/CMG for FinFET/GAAFET).
• Proficiency in SKILL, Python, TCL for Pcell development and automation; Verilog-A for behavioral models.
• Hands-on with Virtuoso ADE, layout migration, and foundry PDKs (TSMC, GlobalFoundries, etc.).

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Company Description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.