Analog Methodology Design Engineer

1 Hour ago • 4-7 Years • Research & Development

About the job

Summary

Intel seeks an Analog Design Methodology Engineer to support and enhance the productivity of analog layout and circuit designers. Responsibilities include developing solutions, working with EDA vendors (Cadence-Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler), supporting tools and flows on new process technologies, ensuring design environments are ready, managing compute resources, developing regression tests, and providing training. The role requires strong problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and technical leadership skills. The engineer will work on advanced process nodes and contribute to the development of analog and mixed-signal IPs and SOCs.
Must have:
  • Support analog design workflows
  • Experience with EDA tools (Cadence-Virtuoso, Synopsys)
  • Programming & scripting (Perl, SKILL, Tcl, or shell)
  • Technical leadership & problem-solving
Good to have:
  • Backend verification & signoff (DRC, LVS, Calibre)
  • Knowledge of training development & delivery
  • Constraints driven designs & flows
Perks:
  • Competitive pay
  • Stock bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
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Job Description

Come join Intel's Client Computing Group, responsible for designing Client SoCs that make up more than half of Intel's annual revenue. We envision the future of computing and design for the next generation of laptop and desktop computers.

We are looking for an Analog Design Methodology Engineerready to enable and support tools, flows, and methods on the most advanced process nodes as we re-imagine how to build analog & mixed signal IP and SOCs at Intel and in the semiconductor industry.  This role is within Intel's highly regarded Devices Development Group, headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon with additional sites in Austin, Texas, and Penang, Malaysia. Our bold purpose as a company is to "create world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet" and this role is instrumental in furthering our mission to shape the future of technology.

In this multi-faceted role, you will provide technical leadership and support to analog layout engineers as well as analog circuit designers.  You will work directly with EDA vendors to ensure design needs are communicated and met.  You will drive innovation in the analog layout and design community.

As an Analog Design Methodology Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support and develop solutions to enhance the productivity of design engineers with a strong focus on analog layout design methods.

  • Work with EDA vendors and Intel design automation team to evaluate and stay up to date on the latest tools and features.

  • Support tools, flows, and methods on new process technologies.

  • Represent DDG for aligning its IP design needs with the latest tech file and design environment releases ensuring design environments are evaluated and ready for design team to execute.

  • Work with corporate IT and compute infrastructure teams to ensure DDG design teams have compute and disk resources that meet the needs of the latest tools and methods.

  • Develop regression suits to test new tool, flow, and methodology solutions and apply metrics to track acceptance and efficiency improvements.

  • Facilitate training for DDG design teams on tools, flows, methods, and process technologies. 

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

  • Self-motivator with strong problem-solving skills

  • Willingness to work with teams across projects, domains, and geos

  • Effectively working with customers and excellent interpersonal skills

  • Effectively communicate with larger numbers of design and layout engineers, providing high quality documentation and presentations.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. 

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    Qualifications

    Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

    Minimum skills and experience that will get you noticed:

    • Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 4+ years of industry work experience OR - a Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 3+ years of industry work experience

    • 4+ years of experience in the following:  -Supporting analog design workflows and working with EDA tools like Cadence  - Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler with an understanding of analog and mixed signal design  - Programming and scripting (Perl, SKILL, Tcl, or shell)

    Preferred skills and experience that will make you stand out:

    • Experience with backend verification and signoff (DRC, LVS, Calibre, ICV, RV, ESD)

    • Knowledge and understanding of training development and delivery

    • Knowledge of Constraints driven designs and flows

    Inside this Business Group

    In the Design Engineering Group (DEG), we take pride in developing the best-in-class SOCs, Cores, and IPs that power Intel’s products. From development, to integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness, our mission is to deliver leadership products through the pursuit of Moore’s Law and groundbreaking innovations.  DEG is Intel’s engineering group, supplying silicon to business units as well as other engineering teams.  As a critical provider of all Intel products, DEG leadership has a responsibility to ensure the delivery of these products in a cost efficient and effective manner.

    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.

    Benefits

    We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $144,501.00-$217,311.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

    Working Model

    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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    $144.5K - $217.3K/yr (Outscal est.)
    $180.9K/yr avg.
    Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

    About The Company

    Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

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