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Mid-level Physical Design Engineer CPU

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

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 and power-efficient silicon through advanced process technologies. The engineer will work on block-level implementation within the RTL-to-GDS flow and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. This position offers opportunities for growth 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 or Perl.
  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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