PDK Parasitic Extraction (PEX) Engineering Manager

Job Title

PDK Parasitic Extraction (PEX) Engineering Manager

Role Summary

Lead a team responsible for developing and validating PDK parasitic extraction (PEX) collaterals and flows across multiple Intel process generations and EDA vendor flows. The role drives tool and workflow optimization, test-suite and QA improvements, and cross-site collaboration with EDA vendors and internal teams.

This is an operational leadership role focused on delivering high-quality PDKs to foundry customers and improving engineering efficiency.

Experience Level

Senior level. The posting specifies 16+ years with a Bachelor's, 14+ years with a Master's, or 10+ years with a PhD; plus at least 6 years managing people.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional delivery.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on PDK development and PEX collateral.
• Define and execute strategies to optimize tools, workflows, and design methodologies.
• Improve and maintain test-suite coverage and QA workflows for PDK deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Engage with EDA vendors to develop and support vendor flows and next-generation solutions.
• Set clear goals, maintain accountability, and drive team execution against objectives.
• Perform performance management, mentoring, and career development for team members.
• Promote an inclusive, productive engineering culture across multiple sites.

Requirements

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

• Expertise in PDK development with strong focus on parasitic extraction (PEX) collaterals and flows.
• Proficiency with EDA tools and flows used for extraction and design methodology.
• Experience with hardware product design processes and integrating PDKs into customer flows.
• Proven ability to optimize development workflows and improve automation and test coverage.
• Experience collaborating with external EDA vendors and multi-site engineering teams.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills (hiring, mentoring, performance management).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team coordination.

Nice-to-have:

• Prior leadership experience in a semiconductor foundry or similar technology environment.
• Strategic problem-solving skills and experience delivering measurable operational improvements.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications specify a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or VLSI with 16+ years' experience, or a Master's with 14+ years' experience, or a PhD with 10+ years' experience. The posting also requires at least 6 years of people-management experience. (Degree and experience mapping taken from minimum qualifications.)

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.