Senior Signal Integrity Engineer (Hands-on)

About the role

Intel Central Engineering Group (CEG) builds Ethernet products that power cloud and data center networks, and its team works on high-speed I/O protocols such as PCIe Gen6-7, DDR5-6 and PAM4 Ethernet 224Gb. This hands-on Senior Signal Integrity Engineer leads signal integrity activities across several projects, working with silicon design teams and hard IP vendors, and is expected to bring strong multidisciplinary expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Model channel elements in 3D and 2D EM simulation tools for pre- and post-layout stages of package and platform design for PCIe, Ethernet and memory interfaces
• Learn the specifications of each interface and the design limits that must be verified
• Lead signal integrity activities for high-speed and low-speed interfaces using traditional and automated tools
• Correlate models against cross-section and electrical measurements after manufacturing, and model the impact of manufacturing variation on channels
• Run sign-off simulation flows, give feedback to design teams and run lab experiments when needed
• Identify and qualify new AI-based automation techniques and provide technical leadership to working groups through debugging and reviews

Required profile

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with over 7 years of relevant Signal Integrity experience
• Proven design experience in the semiconductor ASIC industry is mandatory
• Proven planning and design flow buildup, and hands-on experience with PCB technology and layout (analog and digital)
• Experience modeling and simulating Ethernet, PCIe or DDR interfaces
• Lab experience measuring high-speed, low-speed and clock signals with oscilloscopes, VNAs, TDRs and BERTs
• Excellent debugging skills and strong English communication skills

Required skills

• EDA tools: HFSS, CST, ADS, Simbeor or equivalent
• CAD tools: Cadence Allegro or Mentor Expedition or equivalent
• Knowledge of RF circuits and electromagnetic wave propagation
• Working experience with AI-based tools

The role is eligible for a hybrid work model, splitting time between the site and off-site, and is posted in Israel (Petah-Tikva).