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Junior Physical Design Engineer (CPU)

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/30/2026

Compensation

$105,650 - $172,860 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Junior Senior Physical Design Engineer (CPU) role involves contributing to the development of next-generation CPU cores for various platforms including client, server, IoT, and AI. The position offers hands-on experience in high-performance and power-efficient processor design, working closely with experienced engineers. The role focuses on supporting physical design execution and gaining exposure to the full RTL-to-GDS flow. Candidates will also have opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration within a diverse team environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2+ years of educational or work experience, or a Master's degree in the same field with 3+ months of educational experience.
  • Experience with integrated circuit design tools such as Synopsys or Cadence, including logic synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, and design closure.
  • Knowledge of chip physical design verification including formal equivalence, timing, electrical rules, DRC/LVS, noise, and electro-migration checks.
  • Proficiency in scripting in an interpreted language, with a minimum of TCL and at least one other language such as Perl, Python, or Ruby.
  • Experience with the synthesis of a digital logic block integrated into a large SoC or IP.

Responsibilities

  • Support physical design execution for CPU core or subsystem blocks under guidance.
  • Assist with synthesis, place and route (PnR), and physical verification tasks.
  • Perform analysis for timing, power, and design rule compliance.
  • Debug and resolve design issues with mentorship from senior engineers.
  • Contribute to script and flow development using languages like TCL and Python.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RTL design, verification, and full-chip integration.
  • Document design work and contribute to best practices and design flows.

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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