Physical Design Engineering Student
Intel CorporationJob Title
Physical Design Engineering Student
Role Summary
Part-time on-site student internship in Intel's Data Center Group based in Haifa. The role provides hands-on experience in physical implementation of silicon designs, including synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis and verification.
You will work with cross-functional teams to improve design convergence, optimization, manufacturability and automation flows that support Intel processor technologies.
Experience Level
Entry-level (student internship). No minimum professional experience required; academic projects, coursework, or prior internships are acceptable. Role is intended for current students.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Assist with physical design tasks: synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis and clocking.
- Support verification and signoff activities to ensure manufacturability and performance compliance.
- Collaborate with design, validation and automation teams to resolve technical issues.
- Contribute to development and improvement of physical design methodologies and automation flows.
- Help prepare documentation, training materials and share knowledge within the team.
Requirements
Required and preferred skills:
- Must-have: Basic understanding of digital design principles, VLSI fundamentals and semiconductor concepts.
- Must-have: Demonstrated silicon design or optimization skills via coursework, academic projects or internships.
- Must-have: Proficiency in English for effective communication and documentation.
- Must-have: Ability to work on-site in Haifa as required by the role.
- Preferred: Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence or Synopsys.
- Preferred: Exposure to scripting for automation (Python, TCL).
- Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills and interest in timing analysis, verification and physical design methodologies.
Education Requirements
Pursuing a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field. Candidates must have at least 1.5 years remaining until graduation.
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.
