Quantum PDK Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum PDK Architect. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of IBM Quantum's internal-technology PDK release strategy.
• Coordinate PDK component delivery across design, fabrication, EDA, and test teams;
• Oversee physical verification tasks including DRC/LVS/modeling/environment setup and OA technology definition.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for PDK component releases;
• Contribute to the continual improvement of design-to-fabrication methodologies using modern EDA tools.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Hands-on experience with CMOS design and tapeout processes in Cadence, Synopsys, or Keysight design frameworks.
• Proven background in CMOS PDK deployment and administration;
• Strong understanding of Git, Linux, and Python in hardware workflows.
• Experience in technical project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with SVRF, PXL, PVL coding for physical verification.
• Experience in microwave engineering and experimental chip technologies.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices in hardware design environments;
• Knowledge of the OpenAccess database standard.