PDK engineering - IC Design Platforms

PDKengineering-IC Design Platforms Aboutimec Qatar

Imec Qatar is a new regional office where we drive our mission of pioneering innovative semiconductor solutions that lay the foundation for a smarter, greener, and truly AI-driven future.

Specializing in advanced design tools for emerging technologies like silicon photonics and 3D integrated circuits, imec Qatar is at the forefront of chip development. And we'redriving the future with intelligent solutions to optimize infrastructure, and deep-tech innovations targeting applications for a sustainable society.

This is more than just a new office - it's the start of an exciting journey. With the launch of imec Qatar, you have the unique opportunity to join us from day one and help shape the future of semiconductor innovation in the region. Be part of the team from the very beginning!

Join our PDK(Process Design Kit) team at the forefront of next-generation IC design platforms, enabling 3D integration, silicon photonics, and heterogeneous systems. Weoffer both junior and senior roles-including hands-on PDK Engineer sand Technical Leadership roles-to drive the development, qualification, and delivery ofPDKs that empower advanced IC technologies.

Depending on your experience and role, you will:

• Lead or contribute to the development, validation, and release of PDKs for 3D IC, photonics, and heterogeneous integration platforms.
• Define PDK architecture, content strategy, and release roadmaps, ensuring alignment with technology and design requirements.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams, or collaborate closely with process, device, and design experts to capture and implement technology needs.
• Implement andvalidatetechnology files, parameterized cells (PCells), design rules, and device models.
• Ensure seamless integration of PDKs into commercial EDA tools (such as Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor,Lumerical, etc.).
• Oversee or contribute to version control, release management, and change-log tracking, ensuring compliance with industry standards and foundry design rules.
• Provide support to designteams andoffer high-levelassistancefor complex design and PDK integration issues.
• Drive orparticipatein continuous improvements in automation, documentation, and user experience.
• Validate PDK content through regression testing, reference designs, and example libraries.

You willjoina world-classresearch center in nanotechnology at ourbrand-newoffice in Doha (Qatar).You willparticipatein building a team that shapestechnology that willdeterminethe society of tomorrow.

Imec is an inclusive employer with anopen, multicultural, and informal working environment. Weprovide ample room for initiative and professional development.

• You hold amaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Photonics, Physics, or a related field.
• You have hands-on experience with EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Mentor,Lumerical).
• You possessprogramming/scripting skills (Python, SKILL,Tcl, C/C++ preferred).
• You are familiar with IC design flows (analog, digital, photonic, ormixed signal).
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and fabrication is a plus.
• Youdemonstratestrong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• For technicalalead role: you have experience in supervising and mentoring engineers, defining technical strategies, and interfacing withcross-functional teams.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.