Senior PDK Reliability Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Define and generate reliability-related PDK design rules and collateral covering reliability mechanisms, quality assurance, and benchmarking analysis .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $173,660 - $245,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PDK development, reliability design rules, and quality assurance processes, with a strong focus on design for reliability and competitive analysis. Proficient in collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance design enablement and support Intel's technology strategy.

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PDK DevelopmentReliability Tool And FlowDesign For ReliabilityEDA Tool/Flow DevelopmentReliability Verification

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Hard Skills

PDK DevelopmentReliability Design RulesDesign For ReliabilityEDA Tool/Flow DevelopmentCircuit Design ValidationIP Design ValidationSOC Design ValidationTechfile GenerationQuality AssuranceReliability Verification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam PlayerFlexibilityAttention To DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

EDA ToolsReliability ToolsDesign Flow ApplicationsAI Programming Skills

Industry Keywords

Reliability MechanismsBenchmarking AnalysisQuality AssuranceIntel Technology NodesTFMFoundational IPAgingBTIHCIElectro-Migration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and generate reliability-related PDK design rules and collateral covering reliability mechanisms, quality assurance, and benchmarking analysis
Drive industry EDA tool and flow enablement in synergy with PDK development
Work with internal partners and EDA vendors to deliver competitive TFM supporting design reliability verification
Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking of technology reliability
Plan and deliver industry-leading PDK, design rules, design collateral, TFM, and IP ecosystem
Enable internal and external customer design on Intel technology
Support Intel Foundry strategy and design enablement in quality and reliability across Intel technology nodes
Contribute to reliability design enablement involving PDK, TFM, foundational IP, and design for reliability to achieve PPA and reliability co-optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or a related field and 6+ years of relevant work experience, or 4+ years of relevant experience and a master's degree, or a PhD degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
3+ years' experience in PDK development, reliability tool and flow, design for reliability, circuit, IP and SOC design reliability validation using PDK, EDA tool and flow development
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Passion for quality and attention to details and procedures
Demonstrated capability to drive quality enhancements projects
Strong team player with ability to work in diverse multi-cultural environment
Flexibility and adaptability to meet program commitments in a dynamic work environment
Hands-on experience on PDK development and validation
Knowledge and understanding of PDK fundamentals, reliability design rules, and their implementation in PDK and TFM
Capability to use AI or programming skills to write code, agents, or scripts for design rule, techfile generation, and quality assurance
Experience with PDK and EDA tool/flow development, design flow application, and IP and SOC design validation and sign-off
Experience with design impact and risk assessment in reliability areas
Experience and knowledge of reliability verification and physics, including aging, BTI, HCI, Electro-Migration, high voltage design, EOS, and ESD
Experience and skills in program management, stakeholder management, and communication
Relevant experience may come from school work/classes/research, previous jobs, or internships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
14 paid holidays per calendar year
Three weeks of paid vacation
Four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment
Five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance
Employee stock purchase program
Stock bonuses
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site and off-site