Join Intel as SOC Physical Design Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of custom IP and SoC designs. In this position, you will drive the physical design implementation of cutting-edge technologies, transforming RTL to GDS databases ready for manufacturing. Your expertise in physical design flows will directly contribute to optimizing power, frequency, and area metrics, enabling Intel to deliver high-performance products that empower innovation worldwide. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where your work will have a meaningful impact on Intel's mission to push the boundaries of technology and deliver industry-leading solutions.
Responsibilities
- Work on SOC floorplan, Pin and macro placement optimizing area and efficiency.
- Perform physical design implementation for custom IP and SoC designs across the entire design flow, including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, and static timing analysis.
- Conduct verification and signoff activities such as formal equivalence verification, reliability verification, power integrity analysis, and layout verification using industry-standard EDA tools.
- Drive design optimization across multiple power domains, static and dynamic power integrity analysis, and structural design checking.
- Participate in the development and enhancement of physical design methodologies and flow automation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet product-level parameters, quality benchmarks, and are ready for manufacturing.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD. with 4+ years in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
4+ years of experience with the following technical skills:
- Proficiency in physical design flows, including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and static timing analysis.
- Expertise in design optimization for physical design, multi-power plane design (MPP/UPF), and RTL to GDS workflows.
- Hands-on experience with scripting to automate design flows.
- Knowledge of EDA tools and methodologies for verification, reliability, timing closure, and power integrity analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in Design planning, Hierarchical design, SOC floorplan and optimizations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex design challenges efficiently.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
- Experience developing and improving physical design methodologies and automation tools.
- Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in physical design, ensuring designs remain forward-thinking and innovative.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Massachusetts, Beaver BrookAdditional Locations:US, Oregon, HillsboroBusiness group:At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.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/ABenefits
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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-311,890.00 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.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or master's degree with 6+ years or PhD. with 4+ years
- Proficiency in physical design flows, including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and static timing analysis.
- Expertise in design optimization for physical design, multi-power plane design, and RTL to GDS workflows.
- Hands-on experience with scripting to automate design flows.
- Knowledge of EDA tools and methodologies for verification, reliability, timing closure, and power integrity analysis.
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