CPU Physical Design Engineer

CPU Physical Design Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in implementing high-performance, low-power CPU designs from RTL to GDSII. You will focus on detailed processes such as synthesis, placement, routing, timing analysis, and power optimization, enabling designs that meet stringent performance and efficiency targets. Your work will directly influence the success of Intel's next-generation CPUs and their manufacturing readiness, contributing to innovative advancements in computing technology. Business Group You will join the Advanced Computing and Engineering (ACE) group, a dynamic team dedicated to designing Intel's latest high-performance CPUs using cutting-edge technologies. This group focuses on delivering innovative solutions that propel Intel's leadership in the semiconductor industry. Collaborating across multiple domains, the team drives groundbreaking designs that support Intel's mission of creating world-changing technologies to enrich the lives of every person on Earth. Key Responsibilities - Perform physical design implementation from RTL to GDSII, including synthesis, placement, routing, clock tree synthesis, and optimization. - Conduct static timing analysis, power distribution analysis, and reliability verification to ensure design convergence and high manufacturability. - Collaborate with logic, circuit, architecture, and automation teams to improve CPU microarchitectures and design methodologies. - Work closely with industry-leading EDA vendors to enhance tool capabilities for high-speed, low-power CPU development. - Optimize designs for power, frequency, and area, ensuring product-level parameter excellence. - Participate in developing and improving physical design methodologies and flow automation for future projects.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of physical design experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of experience. - Technical expertise in synthesis, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing tools, particularly using Synopsys and Cadence platforms. - Proficiency in timing signoff, formal verification, and low-power design techniques. - Solid understanding of submicron process node technologies and layout verification methods such as LVS/DRC. - Skilled in power estimation, power optimization, and power delivery methodologies. Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with scripting languages like Tcl, Perl, and Python for automating physical design workflows. - Experience with Verilog or VHDL for hardware description and design execution. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaborative problem-solving. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in dynamic environments across geographies. - Knowledge of innovative feature feasibility studies and SD flow methodologies. Be part of a world-class team driving innovation in CPU design. Apply today to contribute to Intel's mission of shaping the future of technology.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location: 

India, Bangalore

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

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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