Senior Applications and Solutions Engineer - Foundry Services

Intel Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Intel Corporation seeks a Senior ASIC Design Engineer to support Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs and ASIC design flows, focusing on multi-voltage domain designs and UPF/CPF verification. The role includes delivering tool/flow solutions, improving design kits, and guiding tape-outs with hands-on experience in Cadence and Synopsys environments.

The candidate will contribute to quality assurance, documentation, and customer training while operating in a hybrid model across US locations,

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience with advanced CMOS processes (16nm and below).
• 3+ years of experience in ASIC design implementing and verification in area of low power, multi-voltage domain.
• 3+ years of scripting languages like Python, Perl, Tcl, and/or shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs, digital reference flows and design signoff in multi-voltage domain implementation and verification.
• Deliver ASIC/Digital tool/flow/methodology solutions using Cadence and Synopsys tool suites, with UPF/CPF for multi-voltage domains (VCLP and Conformal LP).
• Drive customer success through expert guidance and hands-on ASIC design execution.
• Create design documentation and training materials for customers and internal teams.

Skills

Multi-voltage domain

UPF/CPF verification

ASIC design execution

Scripting (Python/Perl/Tcl)

Customer-facing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Cadence tool suite

Synopsys tool suite

UPF/CPF verification tools (VCLP, Conformal LP)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. Intel Foundry will be differentiated from other foundries by our world class industry-leading IP portfolio that 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 a Senior ASIC Design Engineer to provide technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs through ASIC design implementation flows and to perform ASIC physical design execution with specialized focus on complex multi-voltage domain (UPF/CPF) designs and power-intent (VCLP and Conformal LP) verification signoff. This role drives quality improvements in design kits, supports customers through successful tape-outs, and performs ASIC design service on complex multi-voltage domain designs.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Technical Support and ASIC Design Execution

• Provide comprehensive technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs, digital reference flows and digital design signoff methodologies in multi-voltage domain implementation and verification.
• Support and deliver ASIC/Digital tool/flow/methodology solutions, especially in multi-voltage domain design implementation and verification using Cadence and Synopsys tool suites. Have deep knowledge of UPF/CPF (level-shifter, isolation, power gating, retention, always-on) implementation and verification using (VCLP and Conformal LP). Have experience in writing and debugging UPF/CPF for multi-voltage domain designs.
• Drive customer success through expert guidance and have strong hand‑on experience in ASIC design execution

Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Drive quality improvements in design kits and documentation through ASIC design reference flow validation and comprehensive documentation review
• Create application notes, technical design checklists, and deliver training presentations to customers and internal teams
• Establish and maintain high quality design through implementation and verification methodologies and checklists

Core Competencies

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

Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be 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 the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or in a STEM related field of study.
• 4+ years of experience with advanced CMOS processes (16nm and below).
• 3+ years of experience in ASIC design implementing and verification in area of low power, multi-voltage domain
• 3+ years of experience in scripting languages like Python, Perl, Tcl, and/or 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
• Experience with state-of-the-art process technology (7nm and below)
• Hands‑on experience in physical design Implementation and verification methodology for multi-voltage domain in SoC design
• Experience using EDA tools for multi-power domain design (UPF/CPF) implementation and power-intent verification (VCLP, Conformal LP) at block and at SOC level
• Experience in writing and debugging UPF/CPF for multi-voltage domain designs
• Customer‑facing experience in technical support roles

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 Trust

N/A

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: $122,440.00-232,190.00 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.