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Director – PDK Architecture

Intel

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/23/2026

Compensation

$233,990 - $330,340 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The role is for a highly experienced technical leader to head the PDK Architecture team at Intel, focusing on the execution of the Process Design Kit (PDK) across advanced technology nodes. This position serves as a bridge between Technology Development, PDK Development, and EDA partners, ensuring that technology requirements are effectively translated into high-quality PDK solutions. The leader will leverage deep technical expertise and cross-functional leadership to deliver predictable PDK outcomes for both internal and external customers. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the establishment of standards to enhance PDK development processes.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor technology development, design enablement, EDA, PDK development, CAD, DTCO, or related fields.
  • Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
  • Experience with foundry PDK development and release processes is preferred.
  • Understanding of design rules, extraction, modeling, physical verification, custom design flows, APR flows, and validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition and specification of PDK scope and content.
  • Act as the primary interface to Technology Definition to align and finalize inputs for PDK.
  • Drive technology closure and readiness assessments across various domains.
  • Define and execute the architecture roadmap for 3DIC and advanced packaging PDK solutions.
  • Own PDK specification methodology, quality standards, and governance processes.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

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