Technical Architect

Job description

Responsible for quality assurance of PDKs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across design and verification flows Enables silicon-ready releases through rigorous QA validation, automation, and governance Key Responsibilities Execute and drive QA validation across PDK components and flows Perform verification, regression, and issue analysis across nodes Ensure compliance with QA standards, documentation, and quality gates Lead cross-domain issue resolution with design, CAD, and customers Build and scale automation frameworks for QA, regression, and validation Drive AI adoption for failure analysis, pattern detection, and regression optimization Manage end-to-end QA delivery, including planning, tracking, and escalations Establish governance frameworks: reviews, audits, documentation standards Mentor teams and improve QA competency and best practices Drive multi-project QA execution and cross-team alignment Define organization-wide QA strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives Required Skills Strong understanding of PDK QA flows, physical verification, and design validation Expertise in DRC/LVS/verification methodologies Proficiency in EDA tools (Cadence/Synopsys/Verification tools) Strong scripting knowledge: Python, SKILL, Shell Capability to design automation frameworks and scalable QA systems Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills Ability to lead teams, drive delivery, and manage customer interactions Tools Cadence / Synopsys Custom Tools Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, PVS Python, SKILL, Shell, Tcl, Ruby Automation & AI-driven QA frameworks Version control and CI/CD pipelines Qualifications B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / VLSI or related field 3 to 10 yrs experience in PDK QA, CAD, physical verification, or design automation Nice to Have Experience in multi-node QA environments Automation framework development Customer-facing QA delivery experience AI/ML usage in QA workflows Key Responsibilities null Skill Requirements null Other Requirements null Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. Disclaimer Privacy Statement Terms of use Sitemap Raise a Grievance We use cookies on our site. Please read more about cookies policy here. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. 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