Physical Design Clocking Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Physical Design Clocking Engineer
Role Summary
As a Physical Design Clocking Engineer in Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), you will perform physical implementation tasks to transform RTL into manufacturable GDS databases and optimize designs for power, frequency, and area. You will work on custom IP and SoC designs using industry-standard EDA tools within a hybrid on-site/off-site work model.
Experience Level
Entry-level - College graduate. Target candidates with 0–1 years of hands-on experience or new Master's graduates with no prior professional experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include executing and verifying physical design flows and improving methodologies.
- Perform physical design implementation: synthesis, place-and-route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, and static timing analysis.
- Execute verification and signoff activities such as equivalence verification, reliability verification, layout verification, and structural design checking.
- Analyze results, identify violations, and provide recommendations to resolve timing, power, and layout issues.
- Optimize designs to improve product-level metrics: power, frequency, and area.
- Contribute to development and enhancement of physical design methodologies, flows, and automation.
- Use and validate industry-standard EDA tools throughout the physical design process.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience.
- Proficiency with physical design tools for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
- Familiarity with EDA tools and verification methodologies used in physical design workflows.
- Ability to analyze timing and physical violations and propose corrective actions.
- Experience or willingness to contribute to automation and methodology development.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Experience gained through internships, academic projects, or hands-on training.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 0–1 years of hands-on experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience. The posting indicates experience from internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training may qualify.
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.
