LVS Runset Development Engineer

Job Title

LVS Runset Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and validate LVS (layout versus schematic) runsets and verification flows to ensure layout compliance with Intel processes. Work with PDK and foundry teams, device physicists, process integration, and analog designers to support design verification and debug.

Experience Level

Senior-level. See Education Requirements for the role's stated experience expectations.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for the role include developing LVS rule decks and maintaining verification flows.

• Develop, validate, and QA LVS/extraction runsets for Intel process nodes.
• Integrate and harmonize verification flows across ICV, Calibre, and Pegasus to ensure consistent results.
• Debug LVS issues and provide expert support to design teams.
• Automate execution, reporting, and tracking using scripting (Python, SKILL, Tcl, Perl, Shell).
• Collaborate with device physicists, process integration engineers, PDK/foundry contacts, and analog designers.
• Create and maintain documentation and guidelines for designers to enable correct-by-construction layouts.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Proven experience with LVS runset development and LVS/debug workflows.
• Familiarity with SVRF/TVF and verification rule languages.
• Scripting experience in Python or Tcl; experience with Shell scripting and Linux environments.
• Experience working across multiple EDA tools (ICV, Calibre, Pegasus) and validating cross-tool consistency.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving skills, and ability to support design teams under time constraints.
• Ability to write automation scripts for execution, reporting, and version tracking (Python, SKILL, Tcl, Perl).
• Effective communicator and team player with experience working with global, cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Preferred qualifications stated in the posting: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in LVS runset development or a related field. Semiconductor industry experience is expected; basic AI experience is an added skill.

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.