PDK Development Engineers

Company Description The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing through advanced 3D microsystems technology and multi-material interconnect solutions, delivering up to 100× improvements over traditional 2D silicon designs. Backed by over $1.45 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of War and the State of Texas, TIE is developing the nation’s first pure-play multi-material microsystems interconnect foundry. Located in Texas, the institute also operates a state-of-the-art 25,000+ sq. ft. Semiconductor Training Center, providing hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and analytics. Supporting industries such as AI, defense, healthcare, telecom, and automotive, TIE bridges research, development, and production for faster innovation. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for PDK Development Engineers and is located in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. The PDK Development Engineers are responsible for creating, testing, and implementing Process Design Kits (PDKs), developing software tools, conducting research and development for advanced manufacturing technologies, performing rigorous testing, and refining electronic designs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure the successful deployment of cutting-edge electronic design automation (EDA) solutions. Qualifications Experience in Research and Development (R&D) and familiarity with innovative methodologies for advanced semiconductor technologiesProficiency in Software Development and Programming with an emphasis on automation and electronic design automation toolsExperience in Testing and debugging PDKs, ensuring accuracy and reliability in designs and implementationsStrong foundation in Electronics with an understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and microsystem interconnect technologiesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldPrior experience working with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics is a plusAbility to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams