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Senior CPU Physical Design Engineer

Intel

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$141,910 - $269,100 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

As a CPU Physical Design Engineer at Intel, you will be an integral part of the E-Core/Atom microprocessor design team, focusing on high-performance CPU development. This position involves tackling complex design challenges and optimizing CPU designs for superior performance-per-watt solutions. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance CPU microarchitectures and work with industry EDA vendors to improve design methodologies. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving innovation and supporting Intel's mission to enrich lives through advanced computing technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in physical design and verification tools such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Cadence Genus/Innovus, or Primetime.
  • 4+ years of experience in performing regression tests and validation of PDK, standard cell libraries, and backend tools.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.
  • 2+ years of experience in design database management using Perforce, Git, or other database management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify and validate new PDK versions and standard cell libraries using backend design environments.
  • Conduct verification and signoff processes, including formal equivalence verification and static timing analysis.
  • Manage internal Design Data Management repositories used by the design teams.
  • Execute all aspects of the CPU physical design flow, including synthesis, floor planning, and place and route.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve current and future CPU microarchitectures.
  • Work alongside industry EDA vendors to enhance tool capabilities for designing high-speed, low-power CPUs.
  • Participate in the development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation processes.
  • Develop scripts to automate design implementation stages and verification tasks.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

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