CPU-SoC Structural Design Engineer

Job Title

CPU-SoC Structural Design Engineer

Role Summary

Implement and verify structural physical designs for client CPU System-on-Chip (SoC) products. Work includes synthesis, floor planning, power-grid and clock tree design, place-and-route, timing analysis, and design verification.

Join the Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) to help deliver advanced SoC designs and production-ready physical implementation flows.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Typical candidates have 0–1 years of hands-on physical design experience; Master's degree holders with no prior professional experience are also acceptable.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on physical implementation, verification, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve timing, power, and manufacturability targets.

• Implement structural physical designs: synthesis, floor planning, power-grid and clock tree design.
• Execute place-and-route (PnR), static timing analysis (STA), timing budgeting, and timing closure.
• Perform RC extraction, DFM analysis, and DRC clean-up.
• Verify designs using functional equivalency, timing/performance verification, signal integrity/noise analysis, layout rules verification, and reliability checks.
• Optimize power usage and ensure design convergence toward target metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define structural design methodologies and improve design flows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools experience for immediate contribution.

• Hands-on experience with industrial EDA tools for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
• Practical knowledge of physical design processes: DFM, STA, RC extraction, DRC clean-up, and power-grid optimization.
• Experience obtained via internships, academic projects, coursework, or 0–1 years in a physical design role.
• Ability to analyze and debug timing, signal integrity, and power-related issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with advanced semiconductor process technologies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and optimization skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 0–1 years of relevant hands-on physical design experience; OR Master's degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with no prior professional experience. Equivalent practical experience (internships, academic projects, or coursework) is acceptable.

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.