Physical Design Engineer [Remote]

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Who We Are

Intel Custom SOC Group is looking for a Physical Design Engineer to come and work on the latest server products.

Your responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:

• Performs physical design implementation of custom IP and SoC designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.

• Conducts all aspects of the 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 fix violations for current and future product architecture.

• Possesses expertise in various aspects of structural and physical design, including physical clock design, timing closure, coverage analysis, multiple power domain analysis, placing, routing, synthesis, and DFT using industry standard EDA tools.

• Optimizes 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.

• In addition to the skills listed above the ideal candidate will also have excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. As well as a willingness to work independently at various levels of abstraction.

• The ideal candidate will also have excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Intel is in the process of securing office space in Fort Collins, Colorado. Once the site is operational, your position will follow Intel’s hybrid or onsite work model.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or a related field with a year of related experience or a Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or a related field.

• 1 year experience with CMOS transistor level circuit fundamentals or VLSI hardware design.

• 6 months experience with APR tools, either Synopsys Fusion Compiler or Cadence Innovus.

• 6 months experience with the Static Timing Analysis (STA)

• 6 months experience with TCL, Python, or Perl programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Experience with Synopsys Fusion Compiler and PrimeTime

• Electronic Design Automation tools, flows, and methodology

• Circuit design

• Layout cleanup expertise DRCs, density, etc.

• Computer architecture 

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

Virtual US

Additional Locations:

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $105,650.00-149,150.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 03/11/2026

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