Pilot Line PDK & Design Enablement Lead (all genders)

Academic Positions • Stockholm, Stockholm County • Posted July 08, 2026

About the Role

In the Position as Staff Research Engineer you are responsible for the central PDK function across SALs technology platforms and pilot-line activities. You ensure that PDK content, models, verification flows, documentation, and release processes are consistent, traceable, and aligned with fabrication capabilitiesenabling reliable design-to-fab handshakes for internal teams and open-access users (with a strong relevance for integrated photonics and related quantum/MEMS device concepts).

Your future tasks include:

  • PDK strategy & roadmap: define and maintain a consolidated PDK roadmap (priorities, maturity targets, releases) aligned with platform and fabrication evolution.
  • PDK governance & release management: establish a structured release process (versioning, release notes, change control, qualification evidence, deprecation rules) and ensure predictable delivery for users.
  • Design-to-fab interface: act as the interface between designer...