Senior PDK Support Engineer – Physical Verification

Intel Corporation

Senior PDK Support Engineer supporting physical verification for Intel’s leading-edge semiconductor PDKs. Debugging design-rule issues and enabling customer success across Intel’s design technology platform.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeSanta Clara • Arizona, California, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $173,660 - $330,340 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Physical Verification processes and tools, with a strong focus on customer interaction and problem-solving. Capable of analyzing complex issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.

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Physical VerificationICVCalibrePegasusRoot Cause Identification

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Hard Skills

Physical Design MethodologyDesign EnablementEDA Applications EngineeringRunset DebuggingAdvanced-Node Process Technology

Soft Skills

Good Verbal CommunicationGood Written CommunicationCustomer-Oriented MindsetSelf-Motivated

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringSTEM FieldsSoCIP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Physical Verification (DRC/LVS/ERC/Density/LU, etc.) for Intel leading-edge PDKs
Perform Physical Verification runs
Identify violations and work with teams to clarify root causes
Find and/or implement solutions to Physical Verification issues
Own and maintain training documents and user guides
Support customer issues
Work with customers to outline critical requirements
Collaborate with Intel internal partners and DTP stakeholders to define issue scope, plan execution, and develop solutions
Analyze requests and root-cause issues to support customer success

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree with 7+ years of experience in Physical Verification, Physical Design Methodology, Design Enablement, or EDA Applications Engineering; or MS degree with 5+ years of experience; or PhD degree with 3+ years of experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM fields
3+ years of experience in a Physical Verification role for IP or SoC
Experience with Physical Verification tools and flows such as ICV, Calibre, and Pegasus
Experience solving PV issues, including design rule interpretation, root cause identification, and runset/flow debugging
Advanced-node Intel and/or external foundry process technology knowledge
Experience interacting and communicating directly with customers
Good verbal and written communication skills
Customer-oriented and self-motivated mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site and off-site