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Principal Engineer, Physical Design

Intel Corporation
March 12, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)
Worldwide
Level - Senior

Role Summary

The Principal Engineer role involves leading structural and physical design implementation of Custom IP and SoC designs from RTL to GDS. The focus is on creating a design database ready for manufacturing and optimizing designs for power, frequency, and area.

Experience Level

Senior; 14+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC implementation is required.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

  • Lead structural design and physical design implementation.
  • Conduct physical design flow processes including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and static timing analysis.
  • Perform verification and signoff processes including equivalence verification and reliability verification.
  • Analyze results and provide recommendations for architectural improvements.
  • Participate in developing physical design methodologies and flow automation.

Requirements

The candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • Must-Have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field.
  • 14+ years of experience with complex ASIC/Soc implementation.
  • Experience in leading a team of engineers.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog and scripting languages (i.e. PERL, TCL, or Python).
  • Experience with hardware validation techniques.
  • Deep understanding of CPU, GPU, and memory controller design.
  • Nice-to-Have: Post-graduate degree in related fields.
  • Familiarity with industry standard protocols (i.e. PCIE, USB).
  • Experience with low power implementation and verification techniques.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM related field of study.


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. Based in Mexico, 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-03-12