CPU Physical Design Engineer

Intel Corporation

Aug 2

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid-level (3-4 years)
Austin

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience
OR a MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years' experience.
Physical design with synthesis
Experience with APR flow tools like Synopsys Fusion, Cadence Genus/Innovus
Preferred Qualifications:
Chip physical design verification including FEV, timing, electrical rules, DRC/LVS, Noise, RV
Tools such as PrimeTime, PTSI, Conformal, LEC, Redhawk, Caliber and Duet
TCL and Perl coding

Responsibilities

- Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
- Conducts all aspects of the CPU physical design flow including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, static timing analysis, power/clock distribution, reliability, and power and noise analysis.
- Conducts verification and signoff including formal equivalence verification, static timing analysis, reliability verification, static and dynamic power integrity, layout verification, electrical rule checking, and structural design checking.
- Analyzes results and makes recommendations to improve current and future CPU microarchitectures closely collaborating with logic, circuit, architecture, and design automation teams.
- Possesses CPU-specific expertise in various aspects of structural and physical design, including physical clock design, timing closure, coverage analysis, multiple power domain analysis, structured placement, routing, synthesis, and DFT.
- Works intimately with industry EDA vendors to build and enhance tool capabilities to design a highspeed, low-power synthesizable CPU.
- Optimizes CPU design to improve product level parameters such as power, frequency, and area.
- Participates in the development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a CPU Physical Design Engineer?

The primary role of a CPU Physical Design Engineer is to perform physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS, conducting the entire CPU physical design flow and ensuring the design database is ready for manufacturing.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience, or a Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.

What tools should a candidate be familiar with for this job?

Candidates should have experience with APR flow tools like Synopsys Fusion, Cadence Genus/Innovus, as well as tools such as PrimeTime, PTSI, Conformal, LEC, Redhawk, Caliber, and Duet.

What programming skills are preferred for this position?

Preferred programming skills include TCL and Perl coding.

Are communication skills important for this role?

Yes, excellent communication skills are a key behavioral skill we are looking for in a candidate.

What aspects of CPU design might this role analyze for improvement?

This role will analyze results to improve product level parameters such as power, frequency, and area, closely collaborating with various teams.

Does this position involve working with EDA vendors?

Yes, this role involves working intimately with industry EDA vendors to build and enhance tool capabilities for designing a high-speed, low-power synthesizable CPU.

Will this role require working on multiple tasks simultaneously?

Yes, the candidate must be willing to balance multiple tasks.

What is the working model for this position?

This role is eligible for a hybrid work model, allowing employees to split their time between working on-site and off-site, although it may change based on business needs.

What benefits are offered with this job?

The position offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, stock, bonuses, and benefits programs such as health, retirement, and vacation.

Intel Corporation

Technology

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1968

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.