Overview

Who we are:  Pragmatic Semiconductor is revolutionising semiconductor fabrication with flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology that makes it quick and easy to embed intelligence almost anywhere. Using thin-film transistor (TFT) technology in combination with conventional semiconductor processing equipment, Pragmatic FlexIC Foundry® service takes FlexICs from tape-out to delivery in around six weeks, enabling agile iterations, early end-user testing, and an accelerated time to market – at a fraction of the cost of silicon.

About the team:  Pragmatic Semiconductors PDK Development team enables accurate translation of process capability into the design environment. It focuses on delivery, maintenance and development of the company’s Process Design Kits (PDKs), including verification decks, technology files and primitive device and other associated collateral which enable design of FlexIC technology on mainstream EDA tools.

The team is a supplier to Pragmatic’s internal design team as well as external customers allowing them to design and layout complex circuits on Pragmatics FlexIC technology platforms.

About the role: The senior manager has responsibility for line management of the PDK Development team (5 people) and the coordination of activity to meet the overall technical delivery of the team.

They will drive the maturation of the technical offering to enrich the PDK and ensure that it accurately represents features of Pragmatics FlexIC process technology.

Building strong cross business relationships, they will work closely with manufacturing teams developing Pragmatics process technology as well as the Product Management and Design teams working on Pragmatics latest products through to Applications Engineers representing external customers.

This is an opportunity to join the fast-growing Technology Platform team at Pragmatic and play a part in the expansion and development of an efficient and capable design platform for our technology for new product design and development.

Key tasks

• Prioritisation and co-ordination of technical development activity for upcoming and released Process Design Kits (PDK)
• Efficiency and quality improvements to PDK development and release through automation
• Develop and maintain a roadmap of PDK development for improving accessibility and support of multiple process technologies.
• Line management (5 engineers) and team structure, including hiring and growth strategies for personnel
• Associated technical documentation and reporting against team milestones across the business including directly to the Technical Leadership Team
• Key role building relationships between variety of teams across the company from manufacturing/operations through to commercial

Qualifications and training

• Degree (Maths, Engineering, Computing) or equivalent experience
• MSc, PhD desirable, but not a pre-requisite

Essential Skills and experience

• Process Design Kit Development for mainstream EDA tool sets 
• Experience working with or developing for Cadence analog design tools
• Experience working with or developing for Siemens verification tools
• Line Management of small teams
• Working in and with interdisciplinary teams

Desirable Skills and experience

• Working with/on silicon foundry PDK’s
• Knowledge of process development / integration of semiconductor technology
• Project management and coordination
• Working knowledge of Circuit design experience in integrated circuits

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.