Senior Clock Architecture & Design Engineer

About the role

Join a team that defines the heartbeat of next-generation CPUs. We are looking for a Senior Clock Architecture & Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing the clocking architecture for Intel's next-generation flagship CPUs. You'll work at the cutting edge of semiconductor technology, implementing clock solutions on the industry's most advanced process nodes.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation in Clock Architecture: Architect and implement sophisticated clock distribution networks for high-frequency flagship CPU designs
• Pioneer custom clock solutions that push the boundaries of performance and power efficiency
• Design breakthrough custom circuits and library cells that enable next-generation processor capabilities
• Lead Technical Excellence: Develop and optimize advanced clock tree synthesis flows for complex, multi-billion transistor designs
• Collaborate with world-class architecture, physical design, and validation teams to deliver industry-leading solutions
• Interface with cutting-edge EDA vendors to shape the future of design automation tools
• Contribute to products that power millions of devices worldwide
• Work on flagship CPU designs that define industry standards
• Solve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM field and 5+ years of experience
• Or a Master's in the same field and 3+ years of experience
• Or a PhD and 1+ years experience
• Your Experience: Listed Above Must Be In The Following Experience in physical design, clock tree synthesis (CTS) and static timing analysis
• Strong background in custom circuits, transistor-level design and spice simulations
• Strong programming skills and proficiency in industry-standard scripting languages

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Hands on experience in high frequency custom clock network design on leading edge technology nodes
• Experience in clocking architecture, PLL/DLL architecture and design
• Expertise in timing constraint adaptation and timing closure methodologies
• Expertise in full-chip design tools and flows

Benefits

Intel offers 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.