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skywater

CAD Engineer - Staff (PDK)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

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 ...

Micron

Principal Engineer, DDEG DTCO

Boise, ID · On-site

Manage PDK change processes across design, integration, modeling, design rules, and CAD * Develop ... and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any ...

Micron

Principal Engineer, DDEG DTCO

Richardson, TX · On-site

Manage PDK change processes across design, integration, modeling, design rules, and CAD * Develop ... and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any ...

Aero Centers

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

... International operational aviation experience (civil, military, or government), operation of large-cabin business jets. * Gulfstream/ G550 Experience * DOM Experience * Locally Atlanta based near PDK ...

skywater

Layout Principal Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

Utilize SkyWater PDK's and provide feedback to internal teams on issues, improvements, capabilities ... Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms ...

Aero Centers

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

... International operational aviation experience (civil, military, or government), operation of large-cabin business jets. * Gulfstream/ G550 Experience * DOM Experience * Locally Atlanta based near PDK ...

skywater

Layout Principal Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

Utilize SkyWater PDK's and provide feedback to internal teams on issues, improvements, capabilities ... Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms ...

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How much do pdk international jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for pdk international in the United States is $96,197.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pdk International vs PCB Designer?

AspectPdk InternationalPCB Designer
Required CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of PDKs, CAD tools, and industry standardsRequires PCB design software proficiency, electrical engineering knowledge, and industry standards
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, semiconductor companies, and electronics manufacturersElectronics companies, contract design services, and manufacturing firms
Industry UsageUsed in semiconductor and integrated circuit designUsed in printed circuit board (PCB) layout and manufacturing
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared based on design tools and industry applicationsFocuses on PCB layout, electrical routing, and manufacturing standards

While Pdk International specializes in process design kits for semiconductor manufacturing, PCB Designer focuses on creating printed circuit board layouts. Both roles require technical skills and industry knowledge but serve different stages of electronic product development.

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Infographic showing various Pdk International job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,197 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

CAD Engineer - Staff (PDK)

skywater

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote

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Posted 24 days ago

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) engineer will collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams providing design enablement collateral for semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) technologies . The EDA engineer will be a significant technical contributor to a broad array of IC development projects, including IP development and integration, and Process Design Kit (PDK) development and release.  The ideal candidate will have strong skills in DRC coding, Calibre SVRF, or similar EDA tools and methodologies.
                                               
Major Area of Accountability:
•Development and release of PDK Design Rule checks using industry-standard EDA tools. 
•Technical liaison activities between internal teams, design houses, customers, and foundries to ensure successful development, tape-out, and manufacture of customer ICs. 
•Technical support for customers using SkyWater PDKs and IP collateral.
•Management of 3rd party PDK and IP developers to ensure correct collateral and accuracy necessary for IC development partners to effectively design into SkyWater technologies.
•Enablement and improvement of front to back-end IC design flows and manufacturing through DRC development, analysis, validation, and release. 
•Working closely with design, layout, and process engineers to understand and incorporate semiconductor technology requirements into PDKs. 
•Performing other duties as assigned.
 
Required Qualifications:
Education: BS or MS (preferred) in Electrical Engineering.
Experience and/or Training:
• 3-5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• 3-5 years of experience in PDK and/or EDA development, working in or with semiconductor foundry companies.
• Solid understanding of IC design (architecture to RTL to GDSII) & IC fabrication (tape-out to post-silicon validation and testing).
• Familiarity with the EDA design flow in multiple process nodes and technologies using industry-standard EDA tools and foundry PDKs.
• Strong scripting skills: Python, Linux shell, etc.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
 

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
Experience and/or Training:
• Significant experience with the use of or enablement of Cadence, Mentor, and Synopsys semiconductor EDA tools.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and/or using physical verification tools (DRC, ERC, LVS/PEX) and DFM tooling. 
• Experience in IC layout in Virtuoso or Allegro package design
• Experience with chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) shape density filling techniques.
• Experience with data preparation and/or OPC methodologies.
• Customer facing experience.

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