Physical Design Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

We are seeking a skilled Physical Design Engineer to perform the implementation of Neural Processing Units (NPU) designs from RTL to GDSII. This role involves creating a manufacturing-ready design database and executing the full physical design flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute all stages of the physical design flow, including:

• Synthesis

• Floorplanning

• Place and Route (P&R)

• Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)

• Routing

• Static Timing Analysis (STA)

• Power and clock distribution

• Reliability and noise analysis

• Perform verification and signoff tasks such as:

• Formal equivalence verification

• Static and dynamic power integrity checks

• Layout verification

• Electrical Rule Checking (ERC)

• Analyze design results and recommend fixes for violations to support current and future product architectures.

• Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA).

• Contribute to the development and automation of physical design methodologies and flows.

Required Skills & Experience

• Low power design techniques

• Physical/structural design flow

• Timing constraints

• Timing closure and physical clock design

• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (NFQ 8) or Master’s( NFQ 9)degree in Engineering or equivalent

• Basic knowledge of SD flows

• Ability to work in teams

• Good communication skills

          

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (Ireland)

Primary Location: Ireland, Leixlip

Additional Locations:

Business group:The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel’s leadership products. This business group leverages an incomparable mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unleash the most innovative, amazing, and exciting computing experiences.

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 TrustN/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.