Process Design Kit Lead Professional Albany, US
IBM, Albany, NY, United States
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Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking an R&D PDK Lead to own the end-to-end Process Design Kit (PDK) strategy, development, and continuous improvement across our technology platforms. You will drive the PDK roadmap, lead a cross-functional team, work closely with partners and customers to deliver robust, high-quality PDKs that accelerate product development. This role blends deep technical leadership with program management discipline and customer engagement.
Required education
Master's Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
7+ years experience in design enablement/PDK/EDA development or closely related roles
Hands-on experience delivering PDK content across at least one major EDA ecosystem
Strong understanding of semiconductor process integration, device physics, and model-to-silicon correlation
Experience in implementing regression test and drive quality improvements
Experience in 2.5D/3DIC, package / assembly design kits (P/ADK), and system technology co-optimization (STCO)
Strong communication and program management skill to lead and define PDK strategy
Preferred technical and professional experience
Experience across advanced technology nodes
Familiar with advanced modeling and QA techniques
Experience in IP design
Experience in PDK support with client facing role
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. ...
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we ...
ABOUT IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title: Process Design Kit Lead
Date posted: 23-Mar-2026
Job ID: 99271
City / Township / Village: Albany
State / Province: New York
Country: United States
Work arrangement: Onsite
Employment type: Regular
Contract type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 158,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 272,000.00
Position type: Professional
No Travel
Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
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Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking an R&D PDK Lead to own the end-to-end Process Design Kit (PDK) strategy, development, and continuous improvement across our technology platforms. You will drive the PDK roadmap, lead a cross-functional team, work closely with partners and customers to deliver robust, high-quality PDKs that accelerate product development. This role blends deep technical leadership with program management discipline and customer engagement.
Required education
Master's Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
7+ years experience in design enablement/PDK/EDA development or closely related roles
Hands-on experience delivering PDK content across at least one major EDA ecosystem
Strong understanding of semiconductor process integration, device physics, and model-to-silicon correlation
Experience in implementing regression test and drive quality improvements
Experience in 2.5D/3DIC, package / assembly design kits (P/ADK), and system technology co-optimization (STCO)
Strong communication and program management skill to lead and define PDK strategy
Preferred technical and professional experience
Experience across advanced technology nodes
Familiar with advanced modeling and QA techniques
Experience in IP design
Experience in PDK support with client facing role
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. ...
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we ...
ABOUT IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title: Process Design Kit Lead
Date posted: 23-Mar-2026
Job ID: 99271
City / Township / Village: Albany
State / Province: New York
Country: United States
Work arrangement: Onsite
Employment type: Regular
Contract type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 158,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 272,000.00
Position type: Professional
No Travel
Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
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