Pdk Sw Engineer

Analog Devices Inc NASDAQ is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge ADI combines analog digital and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories mobility and digital healthcare combat climate change and reliably connect humans and the world With revenue of more than 12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26 000 people globally working alongside 125 000 global customers ADI ensures todays innovators stay Ahead of Whats Possible Learn more at and on Job Title Senior PDK Software EngineerMinimum requirements 7 Years ExperienceLocation Hyderabad India As part of the Engineering Enablement organization at ADI this Lead CAD engineer will work on developing and testing of the QA framework used in the validation of Process design kits PDK for internal and external semiconductor process technologies used in the design and manufacturing of analog mixed signal power management and DSP products in ADI As an individual contributor you will be expected to possess the necessary programming skills and circuit design knowledge to develop support enhance and test the PDK QA flow used at ADI The PDK QA functions involve checking of the PDK deliverables such as schematic symbols layout p-cells CDFs DRC LVS decks technology files used in Parasitic extraction ESD verification and other reliability-based flows for quality issues prior to the release of a PDK You will also develop process design kits PDKs for internal and external process technologies in support of Analog RF Mixed-Signal and Digital design flows using Cadence Mentor Keysight and internally developed CAD software Primary responsibilities Automatic Test case generation and unit testing to ensure there is adequate test coverage for validating the different PDK components Test case debugging investigate if PASS FAIL test cases are being generated and functioning as per requirements Provide technical CAD support for ADI design communityWork closely with the design teams to understand their requirements and colloborate with device modeling process development and foundry groups to enable the efficient use of CAD tools and methodologiesDevelop device level layout generators PCELLs Develop physical verification DRC LVS rules and parasitic extraction flowsClosely work with developers of front-end and back-end components of PDK to create enhance test cases to actively improve QA coverage Ability to interpret process as well as assembly packaging design rule specifications to ensure test cases are representative of design rule checks implemented in DRC decks Understand Layout Vs Schematic LVS flow intent and create representative test cases for validating LVS decks Create test cases for validating netlists generated for internal external analog circuit simulation tools Test case generation for testing the accuracy of Parasitic Resistance Capacitance extraction technology files Perform validation of techfiles used in ESD verification such as topology checks ESD resistance and current density checks Work closely with the EDA software vendors to resolve tool bugs and drive new feature additions Qualifications Minimum 7 years of experience in developing PDKs and writing programs for automationBS MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with an emphasis on IC design and semiconductor processesKnowledge of Python Programming Language and Cadence Skill Language is essential Proven skills in other programming languages Perl Tcl Bash Must have undertaken automation projects Understanding of analog mixed signal simulation toolsFamiliarity with physical verification DRC LVS toolsKnowledge of parasitic extraction tools Familiarity with revision control systems and collaboration tools is a plus Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be detail oriented well organized and a versatile team playerFor positions requiring access to technical data Analog Devices Inc may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U S Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and or the U S Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls As such applicants for this position except US Citizens US Permanent Residents and protected individuals as defined by 8 U S C 1324b a 3 may have to go through an export licensing review process Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race color religion age ancestry national origin social or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy parental status disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status union membership and political affiliation or any other legally protected group Job Req Type ExperiencedRequired Travel Yes 10 of the timeShift Type 1st Shift Days