CAD PDK Engineer

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a CAD PDK Engineer to join a very well-reputed, successful IC design firm in the UK. This role can be based out of our client’s offices in Oxford, Sheffield or Bristol, (with hybrid working, 2-3 days in the office).

In this role the CAD / PDK Engineer will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging design projects while diversifying and expanding his / her knowledge.

Responsibilities will include:

• PDK installation, configuration and maintenance
• Physical IP library installation, configuration and maintenance
• o Standard cells, IOs, memories etc.
• CAD tool installation, configuration and maintenance
• Supporting the IC design engineering teams on day-to-day activities relating to CAD provision
• Working with IC design engineering teams to develop methodology improvements
• Direct technical interfacing with external foundries and CAD tool vendors

The right candidate will have a sound understanding of IC design tools and process design kits for silicon chip design. Requirements include..

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of EITHER - Custom IC design flows using Cadence Virtuoso platform
• OR - Digital IC design flows using Cadence or Synopsys platforms
• Knowledge of custom and digital design flows
• Scripting experience in Linux/unix, python, Skill, TCL or other

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

A competitive salary is on offer along with a strong range a benefits and total package.

Contact Caroline at IC Resources today to apply!