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Standard Cell Library Engineer

Intel
Folsom, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Job Details

Job Description:

Responsibilities

In this position you will participate in the development and validation of tools, flows, and collaterals related to standard cell library reliability - electromigration, thermal effects and voltage drop. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Workflow optimization
  • Vendor engagement for tool requirements and development
  • Foundry engagement for tool requirements
  • Customer facing documentation
  • Developer facing documentation
  • Collateral generation
  • Collateral validation across multiple usage scenarios

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related academic field with 3 years of professional work experience or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related academic field with 2 years professional work experience.
  • The candidate must possess an understanding of electromigration and thermal effects on transistors and interconnect.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required with the ability to tailor the communication based on the audience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Unix proficiency and basic software skills using command line languages (csh, bash, perl, python) are highly valued.

We are looking for innovative thinkers ready to make an impact in the evolving semiconductor landscape. Apply today and be part of Intel's mission to create technologies that connect and enrich lives globally.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom

Business Group

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

Salary : $122,440 - $232,190

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