Research Engineer â PDK Development (all genders) // Job-ID: 198-1
Research Engineer â PDK Development (all genders) // Job-ID: 198-1
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Your future responsibilities
As part of the European Chips Act Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is driving innovation in quantum and semiconductor technologies through its Quantum Pilot Lines.
Join our interdisciplinary teams at the interface of design and fabrication and enjoy Villachs exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Be part of something bigger. Be part of Silicon Austria Labs.
This opportunity is a temporary position with an expected duration of around 3 years aligned with the timeframe of the pilot line project. Continuation in a permanent role may be considered thereafter subject to strong performance and future funding opportunities.
The responsibilities for this role include:
- Interfacing device materials system architecture and SAL microfab teams to understand device and process requirements for PDK.
- Interfacing the EDA and PDK design environment teams for the integration of PDK utilities in our design environment.
- Creation and maintenance of PDK libraries including parametrizable cells for the libraries
- Creation and maintenance of PDK documentation including design manuals and design rule documentation.
- Encapsulation of models within the PDK design environment.
- Creation and maintenance of required PDK back-end including physical verification (DRC LVS PEX) layout/tapeout automation utilities among others.
- PDK data analysis and generation including reporting tools and automation scripts and macros for data processing.
- PDK foundry data handling safekeeping and administration including process materials and design rules database management.
Your profile
Required Qualifications:
- Completed academic education (minimum Bachelors degree) in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; with relevant work experience in the fields mandatory (min. 5 years).
- Proficiency in several scripting languages relevant for PDK development such as Python or SKILL.
- Solid understanding of PDK development workflows and scope.
- Experience in creating and maintaining databases for documentation and workflow management.
- Willingness to relocate to Villach Austria.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with semiconductor processes and technologies.
- Experience setting up EDA tools and design environments across proprietary or open-access platforms and various operating systems.
- Hands-on experience with open-access (OA) tools software and environments.
- Previous involvement in PDK development for semiconductor or MEMS technologies.
- Industry experience in PDK development is a strong plus.
- Experience developing PDK utilities and components including both front-end and back-end elements such as PCells DRC LVS PEX and layout/tapeout automation.
Important Facts about SAL
- Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
- State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Location in the heart of Europe in Austria relocation support for non-European nationalities.
- Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
- Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
- Vital4SAL to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool trainings on mental health physical activities healthy snacks 24/7 accident insurance)
- 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or 2 per working day in supermarkets.
- Public transport initiative (subsidy for the Klimaticket)
- Our values:
- Open door policy flexibility in working hours casual dress code diverse teams working with people of different nationalities informal communication lifelong learningcompatibility of family and career sustainability personal growth and collective advancement.
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary EUR 3.963 paid 14 times a year) based on 385 hours per week. For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications.
Become part of Silicon Austria Labs
This is a unique chance to accelerate your scientific career at the forefront of Europes quantum and semiconductor research.
- The application window opens early July with reviews continuing through mid-August.
- 1st Interviews begin in August/September followed by a short technical task (max. two weeks deadline) for shortlisted candidates.
- After positive assessment final candidates will be invited to asecond round to present their solution in October.
- Final decisions are expected by late October or November with most positions starting around January/February 2026.
If youre looking for a place to grow collaborate and make an impact wed love to hear from you.
About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center forElectronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz Villach Linz) SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems power electronics intelligent wireless systems microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production health energy mobility safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future
Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good healthy and motivated.
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