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Rapidus Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior PDK Development Engineer

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Rapidus Corporation is focused on delivering high-quality Process Design Kits (PDKs) for innovative IC product design. As a Senior PDK Development Engineer, you will ensure the completeness, accuracy, and usability of PDKs while supporting both internal and external customers.

ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignProduct ResearchSemiconductor

Hiring Manager

Robin Philippe

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve PDK components such as DRC, LVS, and RC extraction rule decks

Build and enhance PDK QA flows and validation methodologies

Create and maintain PDK documentation for internal and external users

Provide PDK-related support to both internal design teams and external customers

Collaborate with EDA vendors, IP providers, and the process development team to align PDK deliverables with technology updates and customer needs

Qualification

PDK developmentDRC runset developmentLVS runset developmentParasitic extractionDesign-to-tapeout workflowCollaboration skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

10+ years of experience in semiconductor design enablement or PDK development

Deep understanding of the full design-to-tapeout workflow, including schematic, simulation, layout, physical verification, RC extraction, and mask generation

7+ years of experience with DRC runset development (e.g., Siemens Calibre, Cadence Pegasus, Synopsys ICV)

LVS runset development for advanced technology nodes

Parasitic extraction (PEX) rule deck development (e.g., StarRC, Quantus, xACT)

Company

Rapidus Corporation

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Founded in 2022

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

501-1000 employees