Technical Architect
India
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Job Description
Technical Architect

Job Summary

PDK Development - 7 to 20 yrs

Job Summary

  • Responsible for end-to-end development, integration, and enablement of PDKs supporting design, verification, and signoff across technology nodes
  • Drives component development (PCells, techfiles, rule decks) while ensuring scalability, quality, and compliance with foundry requirements

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate PDK components: devices, PCells, rule decks, technology files, and configurations
  • Execute development tasks with increasing independence and ownership across modules and nodes
  • Debug, validate, and ensure quality and consistency of PDK deliverables
  • Collaborate with design, QA, CAD, and customers for issue resolution and alignment
  • Build and scale automation frameworks for PDK generation, validation, and regression
  • Drive methodology improvements, coding standards, and reusable architectures
  • Lead multi-node development strategies (legacy → advanced nodes)
  • Manage end-to-end delivery: planning, tracking, risk mitigation, and execution
  • Mentor teams and build technical capability across functions
  • Define organization-level development strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives
  • Drive AI adoption for debugging, productivity, and predictive development workflows

Skill Requirements

  • Strong understanding of PDK architecture, device physics, and layout concepts
  • Expertise in PDK components development (PCells, rule decks, techfiles)
  • Proficiency in EDA tools (Cadence/Synopsys environments)
  • Programming skills: SKILL, Python, Shell, Tcl/Perl
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and cross-domain integration skills
  • Experience in automation, scalable system design, and methodology definition
  • Ability to lead teams, drive delivery, and manage customer communication

Other Requirements

  • Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler
  • PCells/PyCells, Techfiles, Rule decks (DRC/LVS/DFM)
  • Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, PVS
  • SKILL, Python, Shell, Tcl/Perl
  • Git, CI/CD pipelines
  • AI-assisted debugging and automation tools

Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / VLSI / Semiconductor or related field
  • 7 to 20 yrs of  experience in PDK development, design enablement, or EDA flows

 

Nice to Have

  • Multi-node PDK development (advanced nodes, FinFET)
  • Cross-foundry PDK enablement experience
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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.