Senior PDK Manager
Confidential Semiconductor Company
UK Hybrid
Overview
A growing semiconductor business is seeking a Senior PDK Manager to take full ownership of its PDK strategy, development and release activities.
This is a standalone role, not part of a large established CAD team. The successful candidate will operate as the internal PDK authority, working cross:functionally with design and software teams while driving best practice across multiple foundries and process nodes.
This hire is business critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage PDK development, maintenance and release across multiple foundries
- Act as the primary internal PDK lead
- Develop and maintain automation using Python and SKILL
- Support analog verification flows including DRC, LVS, PEX and Dummy Fill
- Resolve front:end simulation and flow:related issues
- Implement structured version control and CI/CD processes
- Drive improvements to CAD and automation infrastructure
Required Experience
- Strong background in EDA, CAD and PDK development
- Experience working independently or in a small PDK function
- Proficiency in Python and/or SKILL
- Deep understanding of analog verification tools: DRC, LVS, PEX, Dummy Fill
- Experience across major foundries and multiple technology nodes
- Practical knowledge of analog/mixed:signal design environments
- Solid Git and automation workflow experience
Profile
- Comfortable owning a function end:to:end
- Self:sufficient and delivery focused
- Strong communicator across engineering teams
Package
- Hybrid working
- Flexible hours
- Share options
- Enhanced annual leave
- Pension and private healthcare
- Additional lifestyle benefits