Physical Design Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Mission, Team Context
The HIPD SAM team is responsible for delivering end-to-end Physical Design and Analog Layout for Intel's Client, Server and ASIC Hard-IP portfolios, as well as advanced testchips for IP and SoC functional blocks. The team supports implementation from RTL/Netlist through GDSII and executes using established Physical Design methodologies and sign-off practices.
The Role and Impact
The Physical Design Engineer (Grade 6) is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for block-level Physical Design execution of Hard-IPs and Testchips. The role requires consistent delivery under defined methodologies, clear ownership of assigned design blocks, and strong execution rigor while building toward broader end-to-end responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
• Own block-level Physical Design from netlist handoff through GDSII under established methodologies.
• Execute floorplanning, power intent setup, placement, CTS, routing, optimization, and ECO closure.
• Run and debug Physical Design flows using standard tool environments.
• Support physical sign-off activities including DRC/LVS and directed IR/EM analysis.
• Analyze and improve QoR metrics (timing, power, area) for assigned blocks.
• Use and enhance scripting and automation to improve productivity and execution quality.
• Partner with Logic, STA, Analog Layout, and Methodology teams to resolve design issues.
• Follow SAM-defined execution standards, checklists, and quality gates.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
- Proficiency in Netlist-to-GDSII implementation, including floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and power integrity analysis.
- Hands-on experience with physical design methodologies in lower technology nodes.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation and flow optimization.
- Expertise in EDA tools and timing constraints for static timing analysis and timing closure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mastery of VLSI circuits, design techniques, and sub-micron CMOS technologies.
- Experience in designing high-speed, low-power digital circuits and resolving timing convergence issues.
- Knowledge of hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- Inspirational leadership style and strong communication skills for collaboration in a global environment.
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Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location: India, Bangalore

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Business group:The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

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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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