Engineer position (m/f/d) for “Open-source PDK, ADK, EDA Tool, and IC Design IP support on a Cloud system”

Kurzinfo - Tätigkeitsfeld: Wissenschaft und Technik - Ort: Frankfurt (Oder) - Bewerbungsfrist: 31.12.2026 - Laufbahn / Entgeltgruppe: Gehobener Dienst ## Tätigkeitsprofil: The position: Join our Research and Prototyping Service group within the Technology department at IHP and contribute to the development and deployment of cloud environments hosting open-source Process Design Kit (PDK) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and open-source IP examples. Your role will involve: - Designing, building and maintaining reproducible, secure and scalable IC-design environment on cloud infrastructure. - Installing and testing open-source EDA tools in a cloud environment. - Validating the existing open-source PDK and ADK design flows using test circuits and contributing to the development of training materials. - Conducting user training sessions, providing technical support to users and addressing user inquiries. You'll be part of an international team of developers who are eager to welcome a new member. We value flat hierarchies and mutual support. Our team benefits from a diversity of perspectives, and we are committed to achieving a balanced gender mix. ## Anforderungsprofil: Your profile: You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or have relevant practical experience in cloud development or software engineering. You should be comfortable working in a Linux environment and using version control system such as Git. Experience in ASIC design environments with open-source EDA tools is preferred. Skills in scripting languages such as Python, Bash or similar are required. Basic knowledge of at least one cloud platform. Experience with containerization, automated testing, or CI/CD is an advantage. You are organized, capable of managing multiple projects in parallel, and maintain a clear overview in dynamic settings. With strong communication skills, you serve as a reliable and engaging contact for partners and collaborators. You are also a strong team player. We are looking for a team member, who is able to structure his or her own work and to bring a well-organized and systematic way of working into the cooperation with creative minds. You are an ideal match for this position, when you have experimental, analytical and problem-solving skills, very strong communicative skills and the ability to quickly learn how to operate the latest technical equipment including various software. It is necessary that you confidently handle the English language. Knowledge of the German language is welcome.