Simulation & Modeling Lead for Advanced ICs

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 174,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cross-functional efforts in advancing circuit simulation and modeling for next-generation foundry technologies. The role requires deep collaboration with EDA vendors, VLSI design teams, and PDK groups to ensure tools meet roadmap needs and are ready for deployment.

The position emphasizes leadership, hands-on modeling expertise, and a strong track record with compact models such as BSIM, across advanced nodes like FinFET or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 12+ years, or master’s with 10+ years in semiconductors; or PhD with 8+ years.
• 5+ years supporting circuit simulation tools and working with EDA vendors.
• 5+ years collaborating with EDA vendors to optimize circuit simulation for advanced technology nodes.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with BSIM or other compact models for transistor modeling at advanced nodes (e.g., FinFET, GAA).
• 5+ years understanding compact modeling, simulation methodologies used by digital and analog designers, aging modeling and interfaces to simulation tools like OMI.

Responsibilities

• Vendor collaboration: Partner with EDA vendors to enhance and validate industry-standard simulation tools and design flows.
• Technology alignment: Work with technology leaders, VLSI design teams, and PDK teams to ensure simulation and modeling capabilities align with roadmap needs.
• PDK readiness: Drive readiness of high quality simulation and modeling solutions so they are available in time for PDK delivery.
• Demonstrate technical leadership and collaborate across teams and geographies to drive results.

Skills

Circuit simulation

Vendor collaboration

BSIM/compact models

Leadership in technical teams

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

OMI interface

Job description

Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cross-functional efforts in advancing circuit simulation and modeling for next-generation foundry technologies. The role requires deep collaboration with EDA vendors, VLSI design teams, and PDK groups to ensure tools meet roadmap needs and are ready for deployment.

The position emphasizes leadership, hands-on modeling expertise, and a strong track record with compact models such as BSIM, across advanced nodes like FinFET or