Physical Design Engineer

Opens intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com in a new tab

About This Role

  • Join Intel as a Physical Design Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of custom IP and SoC designs.
  • In this position, you will be instrumental in transforming designs from RTL to GDS, creating manufacturing-ready databases that enable groundbreaking innovations.
  • Your expertise in physical design and verification will directly impact our ability to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and scalable silicon solutions for a wide range of applications.
  • By contributing to the optimization of power, frequency, and area, you will help ensure our technology remains at the forefront of the semiconductor industry.
  • Key Responsibilities Perform end-to-end physical design implementation of custom IP and SoC designs, from RTL to GDS.
  • Conduct floor planning, power and clock distribution, and clock tree synthesis to optimize design performance and efficiency.
  • Execute place and route tasks, ensuring accurate pin and macro placement and robust layout cleanup.
  • Drive static timing analysis, power noise analysis, and reliability verification to achieve timing closure and design integrity.
  • Lead design verification and signoff processes, including formal equivalence verification, layout verification, and electrical rule checking.
  • Utilize industry-standard EDA tools to conduct multi-power domain analysis, DFT implementation, and low-power design methodologies.
  • Analyze verification results, resolving violations, and providing recommendations for current and future product architectures.
  • Continuously improve physical design methodologies and flow automation to enhance productivity and quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of experience with a Master's degree in the structural and physical design domain.
  • Proficiency with RTL to GDS flows and industry-standard EDA tools for physical design and verification.
  • Expertise in clock design, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, floor planning, and multi-power domain analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Unix shell for design automation.
  • Strong knowledge of digital design principles, CMOS processes, and low-power design techniques.
  • Preferred Qualifications A postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Demonstrated experience with standard-cell-based VLSI design methodology and advanced EDA tools.
  • Proven ability to lead technical development within a physical design team and mentor junior engineers.
  • Strong analytical skills and a track record of resolving complex design challenges in ASIC/SoC convergence.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Step into a role where your technical expertise and innovative thinking will drive meaningful advancements in semiconductor technology.
  • Apply today to join Intel's mission to shape the future of computing and empower a connected world.

Tools & Skills

Languages

Sourced directly from Intel’s career page

Your application goes straight to Intel.

Intel logo

Intel

Malaysia, Penang

Specialisation
Salary range
₹5-11 LPA to ₹38-65 LPA
Open roles at Intel
645 positions
Job ID
/job/Malaysia-Penang/Physical-Design-Engineer_JR0285401

Get matched to roles like this

Upload your resume once. We’ll notify you when matching roles open up.

Join talent pool — free

Similar Physical Design roles