SOC Physical Design Engineer Lead/Manager

2 Weeks ago • 8-12 Years • Research & Development

About the job

Summary

Intel's Client Development Group seeks a Physical Design Execution Lead/Manager to oversee all aspects of physical design for next-generation complex client SOCs in advanced technology nodes. Responsibilities include leading a team of backend engineers, driving project execution, collaborating with global stakeholders (architecture, RTL, DFX, CAD, EDA vendors), and working with senior management on project planning and execution. This role demands excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and experience in full chip SOC physical design, including tape-out and silicon success. The successful candidate will manage timing closure, layout closure (DRC, LVS, density, antenna), and top-level integration, while participating in methodology improvements and flow automation.
Must have:
  • 8-12 years experience
  • Full chip BE design experience
  • Floorplanning, Power planning, Placement, CTS, Routing expertise
  • Timing analysis and closure
  • Layout closure (DRC, LVS)
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills
  • Team leadership & cross-functional influence
Good to have:
  • Understanding of fabrication and process technology
  • Experience in automation and methodology improvement
Perks:
  • Competitive pay
  • Stock
  • Bonuses
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Vacation
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Job Description

The Client Development Group is looking for a highly motivated Physical Design Execution Lead/Manager to join the backend design team for the next generation of Complex Client SOC.In this position, you will be responsible for managing and working on all aspects of physical design activities of Intel's SoCs in lower technology nodes.Candidate will have multiple responsibilities including leading a high performing team of BE engineers and/or driving the complete project execution of complex SOC designs in leading edge process technologies on an aggressive schedule by working with global stakeholders including Arch, RTL, DFX, CAD team and EDA vendors.The candidate will be responsible for working with senior management in the organization to plan for and execute complete client SOC projects in physical design. This role also requires transparent and clear communication and mindset to excel at work in collaborative environment with teams in other domains and Geos.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Candidate must have 8 to 12  years of relevant experience with master's degree (M. Tech / MS) in Microelectronics/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification from reputed institute.
  • Candidate should have worked on full chip and partition level BE design using industry standard tool.
  • Candidate should have good knowledge of Floor planning, Power planning, Placement, Clock Tree Synthesis and Routing.Candidate should be well versed with multiple optimization options for design closure and expected to guide and provide solution to team for complex implementation issues.
  • Candidate should have good understanding of timing concepts and expected to analyze the constraint used for design and its impact on timing closure.
  • Candidate should have worked on Layout closure for the blocks, ensuring DRC, LVS, density and Antenna requirements are met as per specification.
  • Candidate should have good knowledge of top-level Integration issues to ensure block level deliverables meet project level requirements for timing and layout closures.
  • This role requires good understanding of analysis and sign off flow for project.
  • Candidate is expected to participate in the development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation for achieving better execution efficiency.
  • Candidate should have good knowledge of VLSI, Digital electronics and understanding of semiconductor devices, circuits, timing closure of digital design.
  • Understanding of fabrication and process technology will be added advantage.
  • Leadership experience in full chip SOC physical design with sign off for Tape out with silicon success is preferred

The SOC physical design Lead will exhibit behavioral traits that demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, including a willingness to work in diverse and collaborative environment with teams in different domains and Geos.
  • Willingness to lead teams and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Good analytical, problem-solving skill for debugging issues faced at work.
  • Experience in leading teams through setting goals, schedule and staging plans along with tracking and enabling execution for team.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits It has come to our notice that some people have received fake job interview letters ostensibly issued by Intel, inviting them to attend interviews in Intel’s offices for various positions and further requiring them to deposit money to be eligible for the interviews. We wish to bring to your notice that these letters are not issued by Intel or any of its authorized representatives. Hiring at Intel is based purely on merit and Intel does not ask or require candidates to deposit any money. We would urge people interested in working for Intel, to apply directly at https://jobs.intel.com/ and not fall prey to unscrupulous elements.

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change...
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About The Company

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.

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