Physical Design Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Physical Design Engineer
Role Summary
Perform RTL-to-GDS physical design implementation for custom IP and SoC projects, delivering manufacturable design databases optimized for power, performance, and area. Work on implementation, verification/signoff, and flow automation within a central engineering group supporting product enablement and custom ASIC efforts.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Typical experience guidance: BS +3 years, MS +2 years, or PhD with no prior experience required.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include full-chip and IP physical implementation, verification, and methodology improvement.
- Implement physical design flows from RTL to GDS: synthesis, floorplanning, place-and-route, clock tree synthesis, and signoff.
- Perform static timing analysis, power integrity analysis, layout verification, and formal equivalence checks for signoff.
- Analyze and resolve timing, reliability, and design-structure violations.
- Optimize designs for power, frequency, and area using industry-standard EDA tools.
- Develop and refine physical-design methodologies and flow automation to improve efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address design challenges and deliver robust solutions.
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills required and preferred for the role.
- Must-have: Hands-on RTL-to-GDS implementation experience including synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
- Must-have: Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (examples: Cadence, Mentor Graphics).
- Must-have: Experience with static timing analysis, floorplanning, and power integrity analysis.
- Must-have: Knowledge of low-power design techniques and methodologies.
- Must-have: Advanced English communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Must-have: Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no visa sponsorship provided).
- Nice-to-have: Experience driving continuous improvement in design methodologies and automation.
- Nice-to-have: Demonstrated attention to execution and implementation detail in complex designs.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (typically with 3+ years' experience); OR Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (typically with 2+ years' experience); OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (may be considered with no prior experience). No other 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.
