Director - Intel Foundry Pre-Silicon Design Quality and Reliability

Job Title

Director - Intel Foundry Pre-Silicon Design Quality and Reliability

Role Summary

Lead Intel's Foundry pre-silicon Quality and Reliability (Q&R) engineering team responsible for tools, methodologies, and flows that enable customers to design reliable, high-performance products on Intel silicon technologies.

Accountable for technical leadership, delivery of engineering practices, cross-functional coordination with EDA and customer teams, and developing the team's capabilities.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical experience guidance: 12+ years with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD in software development, engineering, or a related domain.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include team leadership, technical strategy, and delivery of design quality and reliability solutions for foundry customers.

• Lead and grow the pre-silicon Q&R design team; set technical direction and priorities.
• Develop and deploy methodologies, tools, and flows that enable customers to meet reliability requirements on Intel technologies.
• Mentor and develop engineers; establish disciplined collaboration structures with internal and external partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (EDA, process, design, customer programs) to align tools and methods.
• Define, implement, and monitor key performance metrics; apply root-cause analysis to improve quality and efficiency.
• Drive customer and EDA engagements to deliver high-quality, business-aligned solutions.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills for successful performance. Degree information is listed under Education Requirements.

• Must-have: Proven expertise with reliability design tools on leading-edge products and designs.
• Must-have: Strong technical background in design engineering, architecture, and lifecycle management.
• Must-have: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams and deliver results.
• Must-have: Proficiency in performance metrics analysis and application of root-cause methodologies.
• Must-have: Experience in customer and EDA engagements and delivering solutions aligned with business needs.
• Nice-to-have: Experience managing multi-level, cross-site, global engineering teams.
• Nice-to-have: Strategic mindset and experience proposing and implementing long-term improvements.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of semiconductor design, validation, and process modeling.
• Nice-to-have: Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience fostering inclusive teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is expected; Master's or PhD preferred. Equivalent practical work experience is acceptable. (Qualifications specify 12+ years with a Bachelor's, 8+ years with a Master's, or 6+ years with a PhD.)

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.