Physical Design Methodology Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Physical Design Methodology Engineer
Role Summary
Join the Advanced Design and Foundational IP (ADFIP) team within Design Technology Platform to develop physical-design methodologies, models, and flows for advanced process nodes. The role supports IP and SoC design enablement, silicon validation, and process-design co-optimization to improve power, performance, and area (PPA) for internal and external products.
Experience Level
Mid-level — typically 2–6+ years of relevant industry experience depending on advanced degree (see Education Requirements for degree-to-experience guidance).
Responsibilities
You will develop and validate physical-design methodologies and collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturable, high-performance IP and SoC designs.
- Create and maintain methodologies, models, and flows for advanced design rules and process nodes.
- Characterize and validate models via silicon experiments and prototype analysis.
- Perform Netlist/RTL-to-GDS place-and-route (APR) and signoff tasks to verify design closure.
- Identify and resolve design vs. process issues; determine root cause and corrective actions.
- Analyze device and circuit performance across operating conditions to optimize PPA.
- Drive continuous improvements in design rules, materials, and methodologies to improve yield, quality, and reliability.
- Communicate process-development results and requirements to IP and SoC teams; support technology enablement and handoff.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed afterward.
- Minimum 3+ years experience with digital design and signoff flows.
- Hands-on experience completing Netlist/RTL-to-GDS place-and-route (APR) and signoff independently.
- Experience with silicon validation, prototype debugging, and PPA optimization.
- Familiarity with EDA tools and flows from Cadence and Synopsys.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with IP/SoC teams.
- Preferred: knowledge of semiconductor process technology and Intel process design rules; experience optimizing PPA for low-power GPU/AI designs.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science plus 6+ years industry experience; or Master's degree in those fields plus 4+ years industry experience; or PhD in those fields plus 2+ years industry experience.
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.
