Physical Design Layout Engineer (ICE)

Job Title

Physical Design Layout Engineer (ICE)

Role Summary

Design and optimize chip physical implementations including cell and block-level semi-custom layouts, FUB-level floor plans, abstract view generation, and schematic-to-layout verification. The role is on Intel's semiconductor engineering team and contributes to methodologies that improve reliability and performance.

Experience Level

Entry-level — 0–1 years of hands-on experience; suitable for recent graduates or candidates with internship or academic project experience.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Develop and refine physical chip designs: cell and block-level semi-custom layouts and FUB-level floor plans.
• Generate abstract views and perform schematic-to-layout verification to ensure design integrity.
• Perform reliability verification, debug design issues, and apply corrective or preventive interventions.
• Use parasitic extraction, custom polygon editing, auto-place-and-route algorithms, floor planning, and full-chip assembly techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex design challenges and deliver project milestones.
• Participate in methodology and flow development and support verification processes.

Requirements

Core technical expectations and desirable skills.

• Must-have: Basic understanding of layout design and verification processes.
• Must-have: Familiarity with ICC2 tools.
• Nice-to-have: TCL scripting experience.
• Nice-to-have: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Nice-to-have: Good collaboration and communication skills for cross-team work.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 0–1 years of hands-on experience (including internships, academic projects, coursework, or training) OR a Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with no prior professional experience. The posting also accepts equivalent practical experience gained through internships or projects.

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.