Principal Technical Program Manager - DTCO & Design Technology Integration

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation’s Advanced Design and Foundational IP (AD-FIP) organization seeks a DTCO & Design Technology Integration Technical Program Manager to lead critical programs spanning circuit design, DTCO, and foundational IP. The role includes hiring, mentoring, budget planning, and coordinating with external partners to drive Intel Foundry’s roadmap.

The candidate should combine deep engineering credibility with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Deep technical credibility in circuit and/or system design.
• Experience managing large-scale engineering programs or teams.
• Proficient in engineering project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to influence executive decisions and drive milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and partner with AD-FIP leadership to drive technical projects and organizational transformation.
• Align technical vision with strategy across stakeholders to accelerate execution.
• Oversee hiring, workforce development, training programs, and budget planning.
• Coordinate with DTP staff to engage key customers and articulate AD-FIP capabilities.
• Engage with EDA vendors and ecosystem partners to co-develop IP and enablement strategies.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Present complex information to senior leadership with clarity and impact.

Skills

DTCO knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strategic influence

Mentoring engineers

Executive communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Masters degree

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Advanced Design and Foundational IP (AD-FIP) organization within Intel’s Design Technology Platform (DTP) is seeking a dynamic and technically accomplished DTCO & Design Technology Integration Technical Program Manager to help lead and shape one of Intel Foundry’s most strategically critical organizations. AD-FIP is chartered with technology definition, design-technology co-optimization (DTCO), and the development of test chip IP, reference IP, and foundational IP across all Intel Foundry nodes.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key leadership partner and force multiplier for the AD-FIP organization, driving technical projects, enabling organizational transformation, and ensuring operational excellence across a broad and highly technical portfolio.
• Engage across DTP and with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical vision with organizational strategy, accelerate execution, and cultivate a high-performing, innovative team culture.
• Lead and influence technical initiatives spanning circuit design, DTCO, and foundational IP development, while simultaneously driving critical organizational processes including hiring, workforce development, training programs, and budget planning.
• Partner directly with DTP staff members to drive targeted lead customer engagements, helping to shape messaging, ensure technical alignment, and represent AD-FIP’s capabilities and roadmap with Intel Foundry’s most strategic customers.
• Lead and coordinate a diverse set of external engagements with EDA vendors and ecosystem partners on DTCO and technology definition, ensuring that Intel Foundry’s foundational IP and design enablement strategy is well-represented, differentiated, and co-developed with the broader industry ecosystem.
• Mentor engineers across the organization, act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement, and help define the technical and cultural direction of AD-FIP.
• Represent the organization in key forums, synthesize complex technical and operational information for senior leadership, and ensure that AD-FIP’s programs are executed with rigor, clarity, and impact.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bring a rare combination of deep technical credibility in circuit and/or system design, strong cross-functional communication skills, and the organizational acumen to operate effectively at the intersection of technology and leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale engineering projects, programs, or teams with a focus on hardware, software, technology platforms, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in engineering project management tools and methodologies to drive strategic objectives.
• Proven ability to analyze technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions within engineering domains.
• Advanced leadership skills with proven experience in coaching and mentoring engineering teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to innovate processes and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and project outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with experience in influencing executive decisions and driving program-level milestones in alignment with business priorities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering or related field
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 8+ years of experience or PhD with 6+ years of experience.

Explore this exciting opportunity to lead transformative engineering programs and drive innovation at Intel. Become a key contributor to groundbreaking advancements while fostering growth and excellence within your team.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin

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 Trust

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Benefits

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: $220,320.00-311,040.00 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.

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