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EDA / PDK Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

This is a full-time permanent position ideally based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, though consideration will be given to remote location. The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) / PDK Engineer ...

Nokia

Senior Analog EDA/CAD ASIC Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

Brief Description: Full-time position. Infinera is seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer to support SiGE and ... Tasks will include significant tool and PDK customization and design team support. The self ...

Nokia

Senior Analog EDA/CAD ASIC Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$237K/yr

Brief Description: Full-time position. Infinera is seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer to support SiGE and ... Tasks will include significant tool and PDK customization and design team support. The self ...

HRL Laboratories

Sr RF Test Engineer

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Job functions include: schematic/layout generation, RF testing, maintain process design kits (PDK ... Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym ...

HRL Laboratories

Sr RF Test Engineer

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Job functions include: schematic/layout generation, RF testing, maintain process design kits (PDK ... Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym ...

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How much do full time pdk engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time pdk engineer in the United States is $107,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Pdk Engineer vs Full Time ASIC Design Engineer?

AspectFull Time Pdk EngineerFull Time ASIC Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related fields; familiarity with PDKsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related fields; strong digital design background
Work EnvironmentDesign houses, foundries, semiconductor companiesSemiconductor companies, design firms, integrated device manufacturers
Industry UsageUsed primarily in process design kit development and customizationUsed in designing and verifying integrated circuits and chips

While both roles require a background in VLSI and semiconductor processes, a Full Time Pdk Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining process design kits, whereas a Full Time ASIC Design Engineer concentrates on designing and verifying application-specific integrated circuits. The roles often overlap in industry but serve different stages of chip development.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Pdk Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,282 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

EDA / PDK Engineer

skywater

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop design enablement collateral and support IC development projects.

  • Design, document, characterize, and validate Digital and AMS IC design PDKs for new process technologies.

  • Provide technical support to customers and manage third-party PDK and IP deliverables to ensure successful design, tape-out, and manufacturing.

Job description

Position Summary:  

This is a full-time permanent position ideally based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, though consideration will be given to remote location.  The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) / PDK Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams providing design enablement collateral for semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) technologies and broad design application support. The EDA engineer will be a significant technical contributor to a broad array of IC development projects, contributing to Process Design Kit (PDK) development and release. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in physical design and verification, PDK and design flow development, Linux, and other semiconductor EDA / CAD tools and methodologies.

Major Area of Accountability:

  • Design, documentation, characterization, and validation of Digital and AMS IC design PDKs for new process technologies and new technology options, across CMOS, Photonics, and Quantum technologies.
  • Technical liaison activities between internal teams, design houses, vendors, and customers to ensure successful development, tape-out, and manufacture of customer designs.
  • Technical support for customers using SkyWater PDKs and IP collateral.
  • Management and support of 3rd party PDK and IP developers to ensure deliverables are complete and correct, enabling IC designers to effectively design into SkyWater technologies.
  • Enhancement, testing, and support of existing PDKs, including planning, development, validation, release, and version management.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: BS (3-5 years exp.) or MS (2-3 years exp.) in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • Prior experience in IC design and/or EDA development.
  • Understanding and experience with digital IC design (architecture to RTL to GDSII) & IC fabrication (tape-out to post-silicon validation and testing).
  • Intimate (hands-on) familiarity with the EDA Physical Design flow in multiple process nodes and technologies using industry-standard EDA tools and PDKs.
  • Strong understanding of IP design and its requirements, both analog and digital.
  • Significant experience with the use of Synopsys or Cadence Physical Implementation including workflow development. (Innovus, Fusion Complier, etc...)

U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Significant experience with the use of Cadence, Mentor, and Synopsys analog design and layout tools including PDK development. 
  • Knowledge and experience with Linux systems and EDA tool installation and management.  
  • Familiarity with verification and extraction tools such as Calibre, xACT 3D, Quantus, StarRC or EM/IR tools like VoltusFI.
  • Strong experience with scripting in Python, Tcl, Perl, etc.
  • Strong customer service experience.

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