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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Member of the Technical Staff Design Enablement PDK - Device Library Developer - **Company:** Globalfoundries U.S. Inc. - **Location:** Malta, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $98,000.0 - $176,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Notes, Bash Shell, Electronic Design Automation, Perl (Programming Language), OrCAD, Protel, Cadence Virtuoso, Tcl (Programming Language), Linux Virtual Server, Scripting, Information Technology - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74353183-member-of-the-technical-staff-design-enablement-pdk-device-library-developer ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent. * Excellent technical problem-solving skills. * Fluent in English - both written and verbal. * Good attitude and interpersonal skills, tactful and works well in a team environment. * Self-motivated, resourceful and shows initiative. * Well organized and exhibits attention to detail., * Requires a technical (University) degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent. Good knowledge of electronic devices and semiconductor theory. (Exceptions approved by local HR). * BS + 6-7 years of experience or * MS + 5-6 years or * PhD + 3-4 years * Experience with CAD systems in Electronics (Cadence IC, Cadence OrCAD, Protel or similar). * Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Tcl, Bash...) is a plus. * Exposure to Cadence IC (Virtuoso Layout, Schematic or Cadence Skill programming language) is a great advantage. * Previous experience with Unix/Linux systems is also a plus. * Knowledge of Silicon Photonics would be a great advantage. * Knowledge in ML or GenAI is a great advantage ## Description * Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager: * Responsible for developing design components for PDKs * Develop, deploy, support, maintain, PDK (Process Design Kits) Collection of techfiles and runtime code readable by Electronic Design Automation tools * Develop, deploy, support, maintain automation tools that represents the Fab process * Review and interpret process design rules and SPICE model documents, in order to create specification data for the Process Design Kit development. * Create and maintain test cases for Company's Process Design Kits / DRC / LVS or PEX and perform quality assurance checks to ensure error free deliveries to customers. * Create and update release notes and application notes, and to document any known limitations, issues, and solutions, in order to communicate relevant information on proper usage of the Process Design Kit components to customers. * Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs * Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed Essential Responsibilities: * Developing design components for Device library of PDKs * Develop, deploy, support, maintain, PDK (Process Design Kits) Collection of tech files and runtime code readable by Electronic Design Automation tools * Develop, deploy, support, maintain automation tools that represents the Fab process * Review and interpret process design rules and SPICE model documents, in order to create specification data for the Process Design Kit development. * Create and maintain test cases for Company's Process Design Kits / DRC / LVS and perform quality assurance checks to ensure error free deliveries to customers. * Create and update release notes and application notes, and to document any known limitations, issues, and solutions, in order to communicate relevant information on proper usage of the Process Design Kit components to customers. * This position also offers the opportunity to work with an established group of innovators and the potential for you to become an inventor through contributing creative ideas that can lead to trade secrets and/or patents. 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