IP Development Engineer

Job Title

IP Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and deploy QA rulesets and checks for memory-compiler-generated deliverables. Serve as the liaison between design teams and the central QA organization to intake, validate, and iterate on QA tool suites and collateral checks.

The role supports first- and second-level troubleshooting of collateral issues, defines required QA checks, and works with central teams and vendors to establish and operationalize the capability.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting specifies senior-level experience (see Education Requirements for degree/years guidance).

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include developing, testing, and operating QA rulesets and supporting teams that consume memory compiler outputs.

• Design, test, and deploy QA rulesets to analyze and flag collateral quality issues from memory compilers.
• Act as liaison between design teams and central QA for intake and escalation of issues.
• Develop memory-compiler-specific checks and maintain test suites for those checks.
• Provide first- and second-level support to teams using the QA ruleset; escalate to vendors or central teams when needed.
• Work with central teams to define QA capability, rollout plans, and automation standards.
• Operate effectively across multiple teams and time zones under time-sensitive conditions.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. (Education and degree-level requirements are listed under Education Requirements.)

• Minimum 2+ years developing automation scripting and test automation.
• Familiarity with Hard IP deliverables and collateral formats required by vendors such as Synopsys, Siemens, Ansys, or Cadence.
• Experience working with at least two collateral types (examples: liberty, UPF, RTL, AVM, LEF, OASIS, APACHE).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interact collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Nice-to-have:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience developing Python unit tests and automation test frameworks.
• Experience with IP circuit design (several years) and Siemens Solido crosscheck framework.

Education Requirements

Minimum: MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering plus 7 years of relevant experience, or BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering plus 9 years of relevant experience. Preferred: PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2 years of experience. The posting also notes that requirements may be met via a combination of industry experience, internships, coursework, or research.

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.