Mid-level Physical Design Engineer CPU
Location: Hillsboro, OR | Type: Full-time
About the role
Join a team focused on developing next-generation CPU cores for various platforms including client, server, IoT, and AI. This role involves significant ownership within the RTL-to-GDS flow, emphasizing block-level implementation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers opportunities for growth in physical design and SoC development, while contributing to high-performance and power-efficient silicon. Candidates will work on cutting-edge designs and engage in continuous learning within a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with integrated circuit design tools such as Synopsys or Cadence.
- Proficiency in scripting with TCL and at least one other interpreted language like Python.
- Experience in chip physical design verification including formal equivalence and timing checks.
Responsibilities
- Execute physical design implementation for CPU core blocks or subsystems.
- Perform synthesis, floor planning, place and route, and design closure activities.
- Conduct static timing analysis, power analysis, and physical verification.
- Identify and debug timing, power, and design rule violations.
- Contribute to achieving timing, power, and area targets.
- Develop and maintain scripts for design automation.
- Collaborate with RTL design, verification, clocking, and full-chip teams.
- Support improvements to design flows, methodologies, and best practices.
- Document technical work and share knowledge within the team.
Pay
$122,440 - $232,190 per year
Benefits
Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.