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Mid-level Physical Design Engineer CPU

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/30/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

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

The Mid-level Physical Design Engineer CPU will join a team focused on developing next-generation CPU cores for various platforms including client, server, IoT, and AI. This role emphasizes delivering high-performance, power-efficient silicon through advanced process technologies. The engineer will take ownership of the RTL-to-GDS flow and work closely with cross-functional teams. This position offers significant growth opportunities in physical design and SoC development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with integrated circuit design tools such as Synopsys or Cadence.
  • Proficiency in scripting with TCL and at least one other interpreted language like Python.
  • Experience in chip physical design verification including formal equivalence and timing checks.

Responsibilities

  • Execute physical design implementation for CPU core blocks or subsystems.
  • Perform synthesis, floor planning, place and route (PnR), and design closure activities.
  • Conduct static timing analysis (STA), power analysis, and physical verification.
  • Identify and debug timing, power, and design rule violations.
  • Contribute to achieving timing, power, and area (PPA) targets.
  • Develop and maintain scripts for design automation.
  • Collaborate with RTL design, verification, clocking, and full-chip teams.
  • Support improvements to design flows, methodologies, and best practices.

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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