The CPU Physical Design Engineer role at Intel focuses on building high-performance, power-efficient CPUs. In this early-career position, you will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to the physical design and verification of CPU designs from RTL to GDSII. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools and collaborate with various teams to optimize design parameters. This role emphasizes learning, problem-solving, and effective communication within a fast-paced technical environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in the same field with 1+ years of relevant educational or work experience.
• Experience with at least one successful tape-out using advanced technology nodes.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys and/or Cadence for physical design flows.
• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, or TCL for design automation.

• Implement physical design and verification flows for custom CPU designs, ranging from RTL synthesis to GDS generation.
• Perform verification and signoff processes such as formal equivalence verification, layout verification, reliability verification, and timing/power integrity analysis.
• Collaborate with logic, architecture, circuit, and design automation teams to identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Build and refine physical design methodologies and automation workflows to streamline the design process.
• Work closely with EDA vendors to enhance tool capabilities for high-speed, low-power CPU design.

• 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.