Software Research Engineer/Scientist

Responsibilities

• Must have strong problem-solving, and trouble shooting skills to apply to challenging technical problems
• Engage with semiconductor design teams, fab patterning teams and design customers to develop design rules that will enable a clear path to manufacturable products on a very strict timeline
• Maintain a deep understanding of VLSI physical design optimization to drive advanced node process innovation
• Research, development, and implementation of Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) for existing and novel process technologies
• Collaborate with process modules and integration teams to select operating points and develop Module Target Specs (MTS) that enable next generation layout patterns
• Maintain substantial knowledge of the state-of-the-art principles and theories in lithography, optics, photoresists, computer modeling, and software engineering
• Use predictive modeling, statistics, machine learning, automation capabilities and other data analysis techniques to collect, explore, and visualize fab process data that will enable rapid convergence to layouts that are manufacturable with high yield

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, or related fields. 3+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry with emphasis on physical design and layout optimization.
• 3+ years of experience working with process design rules or patterning modules to enable characterization and patterning viability assessment of next generation design layouts
• Preferred Qualifications: External Customer Foundry Experience, Experience as a Physical Design Engineer or a Backend Design Engineer, Strong understanding of physical design layout for standard cell libraries, place and route, SRAM, or analog mixed signals, Some experience with development of automation flows to enable DTCO acceleration

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations

Business Group Intel Foundry

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.

Pay

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $201,580.00 - 284,580.00 USD

Schedule

This role will require an on-site presence.