(Senior) Staff PDK Development Engineer (d/m/f)

We are LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the digitalization of light. At LSP, we go beyond traditional sensing—combining light, silicon, and system expertise to enable digital photonics solutions. Our focus is clear: powering next-generation applications in data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive, where light becomes a critical interface for data, perception, and interaction. This evolution marks a shift from components to integrated photonics systems —driving performance, scalability, and innovation in high-growth segments.

Develop, qualify, release and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs) for Cadence and Synopsys for analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technologies

Take an active role in advancing PDK development methodologies, qualification strategies and design enablement solutions, with opportunities to grow into broader technical leadership responsibilities

Collaborate closely with our foundry-organisation, EDA vendors and technology development teams to enable new processes, design capabilities and tool flows

Drive development of automation, validation and regression frameworks using Python, Tcl and Linux-based engineering environments

Define qualification and release strategies ensuring consistency across schematic design, simulation, physical verification and extraction

Create technical documentation, conduct training and support critical engineering projects and technology migrations across the organization

Provide technical leadership and mentorship for global engineering teams and contribute to the definition of long-term design enablement methodologies

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics or related discipline

Extensive experience (>6 years) in PDK development, CAD engineering or design enablement

Deep understanding of semiconductor processes, device behavior and custom IC design flows

Experience working with foundries, technology development teams and EDA Vendors

Strong programming and automation skills in Python, Tcl and Linux/Unix environments e.g. for iPDK PyCells and/or Skill based PCells

Experience applying AI, ML or LLM technologies to engineering automation and productivity improvements is considered an advantage

Proven ability to drive technical initiatives, mentor engineers and communicate fluently in English with global teams and stakeholders; German language skills are an advantage

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).

We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.