Signal Integrity Engineer

Job Title

Signal Integrity Engineer

Role Summary

Design, simulate, and optimize signal integrity solutions for high-speed platforms, PCBs, and packages to meet performance and reliability targets. Work within the Data Center Group to define electrical specifications, characterize interconnects, and support platform-level integration and industry-standardization efforts.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical experience expectations in the posting: Bachelor's +3 years, Master's +2 years, or PhD with no prior professional experience.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities include modeling, measurement, and documentation to enable platform-level signal integrity.

• Develop and optimize signal integrity solutions for high-speed platforms, boards, and packages.
• Perform detailed electromagnetic and circuit simulations to inform physical implementation and design trade-offs.
• Design and characterize test structures and correlate simulations with measurements using high-speed test equipment.
• Define signal integrity rules, produce characterization reports, and provide guidance for platform documentation.
• Collaborate with IP, SoC integration, and PCB/layout teams to meet platform-level requirements.
• Contribute to electrical specifications and participate in establishing industry standards for next-generation interfaces.

Requirements

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

• Must-have: Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or ADS and experience analyzing jitter, crosstalk, and attenuation.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with high-speed measurement equipment: oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and time-domain reflectometers (TDR).
• Must-have: Familiarity with PCB/package design and layout tools (e.g., Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and layout optimization strategies.
• Must-have: Ability to design test structures and correlate measured data with simulation results.
• Nice-to-have: Experience contributing to industry standards and defining platform-level electrical specifications.
• Nice-to-have: Strong analytical problem-solving and effective cross-functional communication skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a related field (no prior professional experience required). Fields of study: Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines.

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.