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Physical Design Engineer for Core IP

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/27/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

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

This role is part of Intel's CPU development team, focusing on designing advanced core IP for cutting-edge compute processors across various segments. The position emphasizes innovation in microprocessor architecture with a strong commitment to power efficiency. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to enhance CPU designs and methodologies. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant technological advancements that improve everyday life.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience or M.S. in the same fields with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in synthesis of a digital logic block or partition.
  • 2+ years of experience with integrated circuit design tools including logic synthesis, place and route, and static timing analysis.
  • Experience in chip physical design verification including formal equivalence and timing checks.
  • Proficiency in scripting with an interpreted language, minimum TCL in addition to at least one other language.

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS.
  • Conduct all aspects of the CPU physical design flow including synthesis, place and route, and static timing analysis.
  • Conduct verification and signoff including formal equivalence verification and reliability verification.
  • Analyze results and make recommendations to improve CPU microarchitectures.
  • Work with industry EDA vendors to enhance tool capabilities for designing high-speed, low power CPUs.
  • Optimize CPU design to improve product level parameters such as power, frequency, and area.

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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