Qubit Control Physical Design Engineer

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Hillsboro, OR, USA
In-Office
142K-269K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead block-level physical design for qubit control ASICs: drive RTL-to-GDS convergence via synthesis and PnR, perform floorplanning, timing/power/IR analysis, physical verification, ECO and sign-off, co-optimize IP and libraries, and develop PD methodologies to meet aggressive PPA and yield targets.
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Job Description:
As a Qubit Control Physical Design Engineer, you will drive or participate in the following:
• Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious PPA goals.
• Will be responsible for block-level physical design delivery along with closure of backend flows, electrical requirements and improving silicon yield.
• Will work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry standard synthesis/PNR tool features and optimizations and their adoption in cryogenic control design.
• Will drive physical implementation through synthesis, formal verification, floor planning, bus / pin planning, place and route, power/clock distribution, congestion analysis, timing closure, IR drop analysis, physical verification, ECO and sign-off.
• Will work closely with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros, library standard cells to improve design PPA.
• Contribute to developing physical design methodologies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree, with 8+ years of relevant experience. • Qualified experience may have been gained through professional employment, academic institutions, research activities, university projects, coursework, or other comparable educational and professional endeavors.

• Experience with logic design and digital circuits.

• Experience in Python, PERL/TCL, Linux/Unix shell and C.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in low power, high frequency physical design techniques leveraging advanced syn/PnR tool features, and best in class physical design methodology.

• Experience using industry standard logic Synthesis, PnR, STA and Power analysis tools, along with timing budgeting, floor-planning, physical integration, and verification to converge complex designs.

• Knowledge in deep sub-micron technology, along with its implications to timing, power, and area.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and/or lead a physical design partition in collaboration with cross functional teams.

• Experience with DFT and DFM flows.

• Ability to provide mentorship, guidance to junior engineers and be a very effective team player.

          

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree with 8+ years relevant experience.
  • Experience with logic design and digital circuits.
  • Experience in Python, Perl/Tcl, Linux/Unix shell, and C.
  • Experience with low-power, high-frequency physical design techniques and advanced synthesis/PnR methodologies.
  • Experience using industry-standard logic synthesis, PnR, STA, and power analysis tools for complex designs.
  • Knowledge of deep sub-micron technologies and their timing, power, and area implications.
  • Experience with DFT and DFM flows.
  • Ability to provide mentorship and lead a physical design partition; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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  • Parental & Family Support Family-building and caregiving supports are extensive, including fertility coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, childcare and elder care resources, and a structured reintegration for new parents. These benefits are positioned as best-in-class elements of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes generous PTO, a paid sabbatical after extended tenure, and multiple leave types such as family, medical, bereavement, and military. This breadth enables employees to disconnect, recharge, and manage life events.
  • Retirement Support Long-term savings are bolstered by a competitive 401(k) match and access to deferred compensation for eligible levels, alongside stock purchase opportunities. These programs are highlighted as strong tools for financial security.

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