PDK Developer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence has an opportunity for a PDK Developer in our Montreal office. The PDK Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Create test schematics for PDK evaluation and test. Create schematics from scratch for use in the testing of PDK installations. Use Virtuoso Layout-XL to create test layouts from schematics. Test PDK installation and setup by creating layouts automatically from schematics and verifying parameters are set correctly. Install, customize and test PVS DRC and LVS decks to work with Virtuoso GUI. Remove switches from the physical verification decks and create set files to enable configuration of the verification run from the GUI. Install and test Quantus QRC techfiles. Create test cases to test the validity of the installations. Format incoming simulation models for use by the design teams. Create testbenches for testing of the models, exercising corners, Monte Carlo, and Aging modes. Create pass/fail tests in ADE Assembler to verify correct operation. Create custom SKILL based PCells for use by design teams. Gather functional requirements from the layout teams, implement and verify correct functionality. Support PDK usage by worldwide design teams. Reproduce issues to identify the source of the problem. Provide feedback to design teams on issues caused by user setup error. Work with design teams on project setup to ensure proper usage of the tools and design collateral. Debug issues to determine whether they are caused by collateral problems or tool bugs. Create test cases to submit to Cadence R&D for CCRs. Create workarounds to enable the design teams to get past tool issues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Two (2) years of relevant experience OR a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is required; We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.