IP Enablement Application Engineer

Job Details

Job Description:

About Intel Foundry Services

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain.

Position Overview

The Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) IP Enablement Application Engineer provides comprehensive technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on IP integration challenges. This dynamic role requires a versatile engineer who engages with IP design teams and internal/external customers across all phases of IP development - from architecture through post-silicon validation and debug. The position embodies customer obsession by quickly resolving issues and providing hands-on debug across all design domains.

Key Responsibilities

IP Integration & Customer Support

• Provide comprehensive technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on IP integration issues, working independently with design teams and customers to solve complex challenges remotely or onsite
• Fully own assigned IPs and work with internal and external customers to help them integrate Intel IPs into SoCs, providing expert technical support throughout the integration process
• Drive resolution of customer issues related to IP collaterals generation, logic design verification, IP release, and integration in SoC environments
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration & IP Development

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop SoC and IP integration methodologies and best practices
• Engage with IP development teams to ensure all IP collaterals are generated and provided according to customer requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with internal teams across Intel and external stakeholders including foundry customers' design teams, IP providers, and EDA vendors on foundational IP integration issue resolution
  
  

Customer Requirements & Training

• Engage in upfront identification and documentation of customer requirements, working with IP design teams to disposition and address requests
• Prepare comprehensive customer training materials and provide training on IP architecture, specifications, and fuse/register settings to enable effective debug
• Create application notes, documentation, and deliver technical training presentations to customers and internal teams
  
  

Quality & Process Improvement

• Drive quality improvements in design kits and documentation, assisting in removing barriers to successful customer design tape-outs
• Support debugging and problem-solving activities in collaborative team environments
• Contribute to methodology improvements that enhance IP integration productivity and customer satisfaction
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving and debugging capabilities
• Ability to work independently and manage customer relationships effectively
• Excellent communication skills for technical training and customer support
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required
  
  

Qualifications

The Minimum qualifications are required to be considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or in a STEM related field of study
• 2 years of experience in SOC IP Integration
• 3 years of combined experience in RTL design and DFT using Verilog/System Verilog
• Experience in ASIC or SoC development
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimum of Secret level
• Post Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or in a STEM related field of study
• Experience with one or more industry standard IO interfaces including (ADPLL, GPIO, Digital Thermal Sensors, DDR, LPDDR, PCIE, USB, USB TypeC, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience with VCS, Verdi, Spyglass or equivalent tools
• Experience with IP integration and design flow challenges within the context of subsystems and SOCs
• Experience with IP development
• Experience in scripting languages like such as Perl/Tcl/ and Python
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge memory technologies for aerospace, defense, and government applications
• Direct customer engagement and technical leadership in advanced memory design
• Access to Intel's most advanced foundry technologies and comprehensive memory IP portfolio
• Competitive compensation
• Professional development in memory design methodologies and foundry services
• Direct impact on national security through advanced memory semiconductor solutions
  
  

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business Group

The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

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. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00 - 232,190.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

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.