Physical Design Engineer

Job Details

The Custom SoC team develops next-generation Xeon-based solutions tailored for server, AI, and data center applications. In this role, you will collaborate with leading customers on high-visibility programs that shape the future of computing. You’ll join a world‑class engineering team leveraging advanced design methodologies and cutting‑edge process technologies to deliver industry‑defining products.

Responsibilities

• 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, and a willingness to work independently at various levels of abstraction.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM‑related field with 4+ years of experience – OR – Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM‑related field with 5+ years of experience.

• 3+ years of experience in:
- all aspects of physical design using Synopsys or Cadence tools.
- industry standard tools for synthesis, place and route, and tape‑out flows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise in physical design verification methods such as timing signoff, formal verification, and low‑power static signoff.

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

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry‑relevant job experience, internship experiences, and/or schoolwork/classes/research.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary

Location:

Virtual US

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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: N/A

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…