Physical Verification Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

About Intel Foundry Services

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain.

Position Overview

The Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) Senior Physical Verification Application Engineer provides specialized technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on layout verification and parasitic extraction. This critical role ensures successful customer tape-outs by resolving complex physical design challenges, driving quality improvements in design kits, and delivering comprehensive technical guidance on advanced verification methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Verification Support & Issue Resolution

• Provide comprehensive technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on layout verification and parasitic extraction challenges

• Collaborate with internal Intel teams and external stakeholders including foundry customers' design teams, IP providers, and EDA vendors on physical and layout design rules and extraction issue resolution

• Resolve complex verification challenges across advanced CMOS processes and ensure successful customer design implementations

Technical Content Development & Training

• Create application notes, comprehensive documentation, and deliver technical training presentations to customers and internal teams

• Drive quality improvements in design kits and documentation to remove barriers to successful customer design tape-outs

• Develop best practice guidelines for physical verification flows and methodologies across advanced process technologies

Verification Methodology Leadership

• Lead optimization of physical verification flows for advanced CMOS processes (22nm and below)

• Provide technical direction on layout verification methodologies including DRC, LVS, ERC, and PERC implementations

• Drive methodology improvements to streamline customer design workflows and enhance verification productivity

Customer Engagement & Technical Excellence

• Deliver customer-facing technical support with focus on physical verification challenges and solutions

• Support customers through complex verification issues and advanced process technology adoption

• Ensure maximum customer satisfaction through expert guidance and responsive technical support

Core Competencies

• Self-driven and results-oriented with capability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills for complex physical verification challenges

• Effective communication skills with experience in collaboration, active listening, and providing constructive feedback

Qualifications:

          

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business group:The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $128,880.00-245,160.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.