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Quantum IC Package Substrate Design Engineer

Hillsboro, OROnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$122,440–$172,860 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • IC substrate design
  • Siemens Xpedition
  • High-speed signal routing
  • DRC
  • LVS
  • 2.5D
  • 3D

Nice to have

  • Advanced routing engines
  • AI routing engines
  • Physics-based routing engines
  • SI
  • PI
  • Thermal impact

Role summary

Intel's Quantum Computing Group is seeking an IC Substrate Package Layout Design Engineer in Oregon to design large form factor IC substrates using Siemens Xpedition. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including silicon testchip, SI/PI, thermal simulation, and system integration engineers, to meet design requirements and deliver design milestones. Responsibilities include design validation, verification (DRC/LVS), advanced packaging integration (2.5D/3D), tapeout, and documentation. The position requires a BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5/3+ years of experience in IC substrate design for CPU, GPU, SoC/ASIC, including Siemens Xpedition, high-speed routing, and large form factor substrates. Preferred qualifications include experience with advanced routing engines and understanding SI/PI/thermal impacts.

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company and a global leader in computing innovation. Our Quantum Computing Group represents Intel's bold venture into the next frontier of computing technology, leveraging our decades of semiconductor manufacturing expertise to develop silicon-based quantum processors. We're pioneering spin qubit technology in silicon quantum dots, combining cutting-edge quantum physics with Intel's unmatched manufacturing capabilities to create the world's first commercially viable quantum computers. Our collaborative approach spans Intel's research divisions and partnerships with leading academic institutions worldwide.

We are seeking an exceptional Quantum IC Substrate Package Layout Design Engineer to join our pioneering quantum computing team in Oregon. In this role you will be responsible for design of large form factor IC substrates within a multidisciplinary team. You'll play a crucial role in advancing Intel's silicon quantum dot technology while contributing to the development of scalable quantum systems that will revolutionize computing.

Key Responsibilities
- Design of IC substrates using Siemens Xpedition IC package design software
- Work closely with stakeholders to meet design requirements - e.g., receive feedback from silicon testchip, signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal simulation, and system integration engineers
- Deliver and disseminate design milestones to stakeholders
- Design validation and verification; including DRC and LVS
- Advanced packaging design integration (2.5D and 3D) with IC substrate
- Tapeout of designs with substrate suppliers in collaboration with Intel substrate teams
- Communicate designs in presentations and relevant documentation
- Stay current with the latest developments in packaging technology and design techniques by attending conferences and reading papers

As a successful candidate, you must possess
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively across diverse teams
- Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, innovative research environment
- Passion for pushing the boundaries of quantum technology development

Join Intel's Quantum Computing Group where we are building the future of quantum computing. If you're passionate about working at the forefront of quantum computing packaging and want to work with the resources and expertise of the world's leading semiconductor company, we want to hear from you. Apply today and discover your place in our world-changing work.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of relevant industry job experience, internship experience and/or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 5+ years of experience in IC substrate design for CPU, GPU, SoC/ASIC, and/or relevant design architectures.
OR M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 3+ years of experience in IC substrate design for CPU, GPU, SoC/ASIC, and/or relevant design architectures.


The experience must include:
- Siemens Xpedition design environment and workflow.
- High-speed signal routing.
- Experience with large form factor IC substrates.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience with advanced routing engines for IC substrate design. Examples include AI and physics/model-based routing engines.

- Proficiency with understanding SI/PI/thermal impact on IC substrate design choices.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-172,860.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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