About the role#
Intel's Foundry System Technology team is looking for a PhD intern to help advance semiconductor and packaging manufacturing. You will work on System Technology Co-optimisation (STCO) to push the boundaries of memory and logic stacking. This role involves evaluating 3D and 2.5D dis-aggregation schemes using solder microbumps or hybrid bonding.
What you'll do#
- Develop and improve STCO methodologies.
- Perform system-level evaluations of novel devices, interconnects, materials, and integration schemes.
- Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation across product architectures.
What you'll need#
- Active PhD candidacy in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, or a related field.
- At least 1-2 years of research experience in system architecture modeling, digital circuit analysis, VLSI physical layout, electronic design automation, or multi-physics modeling.
- Familiarity with IC design and physical layout tools like Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsis Fusion Compiler.
- Preferred experience includes system architecture design, IC tapeout, DRAM/SRAM circuit design, integrated circuits manufacturing, 3DIC simulation, and Python programming.
Location & details#
- Locations: Hillsboro, Oregon; Santa Clara, California; or Austin, Texas.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a hybrid work model.
- The term is rolling, with a minimum commitment of 3 months during summer 2026.
About Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation designs and manufactures semiconductors. The company focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and non-volatile memory solutions. It operates as a public company with over 110,000 employees. The headquarters are in Santa Clara, California, with major office locations across the United States, Israel, France, Singapore, and Poland.
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