Software Research Engineer​/Scientist

Job Details

Intel is transforming computing technology to enrich lives worldwide. Join the RET DR and Tech Def team to apply advanced lithography tools for Design and Process Technology Co-optimization (DTCO) and Design For Yield (DFY), enabling advanced node definitions and pushing feature size limits at Intel Foundry.

• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting to address challenging technical problems.
• Engage with semiconductor design, fab patterning, and customer teams to develop design rules that enable manufacturable products on strict timelines.
• Maintain deep understanding of VLSI physical design optimization to drive advanced node process innovation.
• Research, develop, and implement 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) for next‑generation layout patterns.
• Keep substantial knowledge of lithography, optics, photoresists, modeling, and software engineering principles.
• Use predictive modeling, statistics, machine learning, automation, and other data analysis techniques to collect, explore, and visualize fab process data, driving rapid convergence to high‑yield manufacturable layouts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• 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 Backend Design Engineer.
• Strong understanding of physical design layout for standard cell libraries, place and routing, SRAM, or analog mixed signals.
• Some experience developing automation flows to accelerate DTCO.

Experienced Hire – Shift 1 (United States)
Primary

Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
Business group:
Intel Foundry

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.

Competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs including health, retirement, and vacation. Intel competes in a responsible and ethical hiring environment. No recruitment fees are charged.

$ – $ USD (US locations)

On-site presence required.