Physical Design Engineering Graduate Intern
Intel CorporationJob Title
Physical Design Engineering Graduate Intern
Role Summary
Work on physical implementation of silicon designs—synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, clocking, and integration—to improve manufacturability, performance, and power. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and automation efforts to scale designs.
This is a hands-on graduate internship focused on skill development and applied engineering in physical design workflows.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Graduate Intern). Candidates are expected to be current master's students; the role expects at least 3 months of relevant practical experience with physical-design tools or flows.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include implementation, signoff support, and design optimization.
- Support synthesis, place-and-route, static timing analysis, and clocking activities.
- Assist verification and signoff to ensure manufacturability and performance compliance.
- Perform floor planning and clock tree synthesis for robust physical layouts.
- Apply power, performance, and area optimization techniques.
- Contribute to design scalability and automation projects with cross-functional teams.
- Support low-power design and power-reduction strategies.
- Analyze technical issues and propose practical solutions to meet timing and manufacturability targets.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and practical experience; preferred items listed separately.
- 3+ months hands-on experience with physical design tools and flows (design planning, floor planning, static timing analysis).
- Knowledge of low-power design techniques and power-reduction methodologies.
- Familiarity with clock tree synthesis and design optimization principles.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills (preferred).
- Willingness to learn design scalability, automation, and new tools and techniques (preferred).
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical/specialized field.
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.
