CPU Senior Clock Design Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
CPU Senior Clock Design Engineer
Role Summary
Senior engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing clock distribution networks for high-performance CPU and SoC products. Work within a cross-functional CPU team to enable timing closure, improve power/performance/area, and support product validation.
Experience Level
Senior - typically expects several years of hands-on physical design experience (posting guidance indicates experienced hire).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design, implement, and optimize clock distribution networks for high-performance CPU and SoC products.
- Develop clock architecture and clock tree synthesis (CTS) methodologies.
- Perform timing analysis and support timing closure across complex designs.
- Design custom circuits and library cells related to clocking.
- Analyze performance, power, area, and timing trade-offs and recommend improvements.
- Create automation and tooling using scripting and programming languages to improve productivity.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, physical implementation, validation, and EDA teams.
- Support debug, validation, and optimization throughout the product lifecycle.
- Drive technical issues to closure and influence future design methodologies.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Extensive hands-on experience with clock tree synthesis (CTS) techniques and methodologies using Synopsys and Cadence platforms.
- Proven experience in timing analysis and achieving timing closure on complex semiconductor designs.
- Familiarity with submicron process node technologies and layout verification practices such as LVS/DRC.
- Experience developing custom circuits, library cells, and clock-related design solutions.
- Proficiency in scripting/programming to automate design and analysis flows.
- Experience supporting design validation, debug, and optimization activities.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and drive technical decisions to completion.
Nice-to-have / preferred:
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical deliverables.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Education Requirements
Posting specifies either: a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a relevant field with 3+ years of hands-on physical design experience, OR a Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a relevant field with 2+ years of experience. No certifications were specified.
About the Company
Company: Intel Corporation
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.
