New Grad PDK Developer

As a New Grad PDK Developer at Atomic Semi, your main responsibilities include leading the development and validation of PDKs for emerging semiconductor processes. You will collaborate with engineering and process teams to define requirements, develop custom design rules, and create models for chip testing. Additionally, you will manage the documentation for the PDK, ensuring that design manuals, application notes, and training materials are up-to-date and informative.

To qualify for the New Grad PDK Developer position at Atomic Semi, you should have a strong understanding of semiconductor processes and design methodologies. Proven experience with analog circuit design and testing is essential, alongside hands-on ability in device measurement and characterization. Familiarity with EDA tools like Cadence and programming languages such as Python and Tcl will greatly enhance your application.

Atomic Semi supports the growth of its New Grad PDK Developers through ongoing training and development opportunities. You will have access to a range of resources, mentorship from experienced engineers, and participation in weekly learning sessions to enhance your skills. The collaborative environment at Atomic allows you to grow while working on real-world challenges.

Atomic Semi offers a competitive compensation range for the New Grad PDK Developer position, with salaries between $115,000 and $180,000 annually based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, the company provides generous equity options, making your total compensation package comprehensive and appealing.

New Grad PDK Developers at Atomic Semi enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and active support for work-life balance. Additional perks include life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, delicious daily lunches, and even weekly commuter benefits to ease your travels!

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on related to PDK development, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your understanding of semiconductor processes and how your academic and project experiences prepare you for this role at Atomic Semi.

Discuss the EDA tools you’ve worked with, such as Cadence or Mentor Graphics, and describe specific instances in your projects where you applied these tools. Emphasize any automation through scripting and how it improved your workflow, showcasing your technical proficiency.

Provide examples of successful collaborative projects where you played a key role. Emphasize your communication skills, adaptability, and how you ensure that all team members are on the same page to achieve common goals, aligning with the collaborative spirit at Atomic Semi.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to narrate a specific instance in your past projects. Focus on the actions you took to address the challenge and the positive outcome that resulted, demonstrating your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Mention specific sources you rely on, such as journals, online courses, videos, or industry conferences. Highlight how staying informed helps you contribute effectively to a forward-thinking company like Atomic Semi, and how you can bring innovative ideas to the team.

Share your passion for technology and detail what specifically draws you to the semiconductor field. Discuss any particular aspects of semiconductors that excite you, like innovation or the potential to affect numerous tech applications, and link this motivation to your aspirations at Atomic Semi.

Articulate that design rules are essential parameters that ensure designs can be fabricated correctly. Share any experience you have in developing or working with design rules and how they contribute to the overall success of semiconductor projects at companies like Atomic Semi.

Discuss your systematic approach to device characterization, including measurement techniques and verification against expected outcomes. Emphasize the importance of accurate data and how it can influence design decisions and lead to successful project outcomes in your role.

Identify any scripting languages you're comfortable with, particularly Python or Tcl, and give examples of how you've used them to automate processes or integrate tools in past projects. Highlight the efficiency gains these skills could bring to Atomic Semi’s projects.

Provide insights into current trends or challenges such as supply chain issues, technological advancement, or competition from emerging markets. Relate your perspective to how you would contribute positively in your role at Atomic Semi to help navigate these challenges.