About Intel Foundry

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry transforming the global semiconductor industry by deliveringcutting-edgesilicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era.Intel Foundry will be differentiated from other foundries by our world classindustry-leadingIPportfoliothat customers can choose from including, rich IP ecosystem including x86 cores, graphics, AI, and Arm/RISC-V IPs, world-class design services, and operationally resilient global manufacturing with committed capacity in the US and Europe.

Position Overview

We seek aSeniorApplications and Solutions Engineerto provide technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs, digital reference flows, and design signoff methodologies withspecializedfocus on Cadence tool suites. This role drives quality improvements in design kits through ASIC design reference flow validation and supports customers through successful tape-outs.

Key Responsibilities

Customer TechnicalSupport & Implementation

• Provide comprehensive technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs, digital reference flows, and digital design signoff methodologies
• Support and deliver ASIC/Digital tool/flow/methodologysolutions using Cadence tool suites to address customer issues and ensure successful tape-outs
• Drive customer success through expert guidance on advanced CMOS process implementation

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Drive quality improvements in design kits and documentation through ASIC design reference flow validation and comprehensive documentation review
• Create application notes, technical content, and deliver training presentations to customers and internal teams
• Establish andmaintainquality assurance processes for design flow validation

Design Flow Development & Optimization

• Develop andoptimizedigital design implementation flows for advanced CMOS processes 
• Support hierarchical and multi-voltage domain design approaches,timingand physical convergence
• Build andmaintainquality assurance (QA) regression frameworks for design validation

Core Competencies

• Self-driven and results-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong teamwork skills to drive solutionsfor customer designimplementation challenges
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities for complex design issues
• Excellent communication skills with experience in collaboration and customer feedback

The Minimum qualificationsare required tobe considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to theminimumrequirements and are considered a plus factor inidentifyingtop candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizenshiprequired
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM-related field of study
• 4+ years ofexperience with advanced CMOS processes (22nm and below)
• 3+ years ofexperience in ASIC physical design implementation and/or ASIC design signoff (SoC/ASIC)
• 3+ years ofexperienceinone of the followingscripting languages (i.e.Python, Perl,Tcl, shell scripting)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimum of Secret level
• Post Graduate degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or in a STEM related field of study
• Customer-facing experience in technical support roles
• Experience withstate-of-the-artprocess technology (7nm and below)
• Hands-on experience in Cadence EDA-based ASIC design implementation including full-chip integration, synthesis, APR, static timing analysis, layout verification, and reliability verification
• Proficiencywith Cadence EDA tools and flows:Innovus, Tempus,TempusECO, Pegasus,Voltus
• Experience with Synopsys tools (Fusion Compiler,PrimeTime, Prime ECO, ICV) is a plus
• Experience with hierarchical and multi-voltage domain design, top-down design, budgeting, and correlation across implementation and verification tools

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work withcutting-edgedigital design technologies for foundry services
• Direct customer engagement and technical leadership in advanced semiconductor design
• Access to Intel's most advanced foundry technologies and comprehensive EDA tool suites
• Competitive compensation
• Professional development in digital design methodologies and foundry services
• Direct impact on foundry customer success and advanced semiconductor innovation

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