Research associate for Open PDK Development (m/f/d)
Developer for Open Source Process Design Kits for SiGe-BiCMOS technolog
Job-ID: 7064/23 | Department: Technology | Salary: as per tariff TV-L | Working time: 40h/week (part-time work option) | Limitation: initially 2 years with option of extension | Entry Date: as soon as possible
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As a member of the group Research & Prototyping Service you will develop Process Design Kit (PDK) for IHP’s BiCMOS technologies and new future technology modules. Your detailed tasks will include programming (e.g. pcells or run decks for DRC and LVS) for commercial as well as open-source tools for ASIC design environments.
Devices descriptions, user guides and test cases are important aspects of your work, too. Implementation of new devices and investigations into new design tools and flows, this includes adaption of tools, will give this position room interesting development opportunities.
You hold a Master's degree in computer science with strong background in semiconductors, physics or electrical engineering. Knowledge in semiconductor devices and programming are of advantage. Your specialized knowledge preferably covers ASIC design environment like Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor/Siemens/Tanner, KeySight ADS or the open source tools like OpenROAD/OpenLane.
Furthermore, you have skills for programming in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl or TCL). You are well organized and always keep the overview even with many parallel projects. Thanks to your skillful communication, you are a binding and reliable contact person for our partners.
You are also a strong team player. We are looking for a team member, who is able to structure his or her own work and to bring a well-organized and systematic way of working into the cooperation with creative minds. You are an ideal match for this position, when you have experimental, analytical and problem-solving skills, very strong communicative skills and the ability to quickly learn how to operate the latest technical equipment including various software. It is necessary that you confidently handle the English language. Knowledge of the German language is welcome.
The consolidating of German language skills is expected and highly encouraged, for example in in-house language courses and intensive courses.
