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Senior SoC Physical Layout & Full-Chip Integration Engineer

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

Join the Design Technology Platform organization within Intel Foundry as a key member of the X-Chip Full-Chip Integration team. This role focuses on developing custom layout methodologies and leading full-chip physical integration for advanced semiconductor technologies. You will collaborate with experts across various disciplines to drive physical verification and tapeout execution. Ideal candidates will have a passion for custom layout design and advanced-node physical design methodologies.

Requirements

  • Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of industry experience, or a PhD in the same field with 1+ years of industry experience.
  • Custom/analog/mixed-signal layout design experience in advanced technology nodes.
  • Debugging skills in physical verification using industry-standard verification engines.
  • Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or SKILL for automating layout creation and checking.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-chip floorplanning, physical integration, and tapeout activities for advanced-node silicon development vehicles.
  • Develop and enhance custom layout methodologies and physical design flows.
  • Drive physical verification closure, including DRC, LVS, DFM, density, and antenna rule compliance.
  • Collaborate with Technology Development, PDK, and EDA teams to implement scalable and manufacturable design solutions.
  • Analyze advanced-node design rules and contribute to design enablement for emerging process technologies.
  • Develop automation solutions using scripting languages to improve design productivity and quality.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure tape-in readiness and successful project execution.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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