Physical Design Engineer - Neuromorphic Computing

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. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computing, join us.

We are growing our silicon team, seeking physical design engineers passionate about innovation at the intersection between emerging semiconductor technology and novel computing paradigms. As a member of Intel’s neuromorphic silicon team, you will play a hands‑on role in ensuring designs meet performance, area, power, and scan coverage targets. An openness to learning new technologies and methodologies, such as asynchronous design, is essential.

• Understand design dataflow and chip‑level floor‑planning constraints to set up partition floor plans with macro/pin placements and keep‑outs.
• Work with RTL designers to define timing constraints; run synthesis and place‑and‑route trials; fix timing, EM/IR and DRC violations.
• Run back‑annotated VCS+SDF simulations and iterate on meeting power/performance targets.
• Write custom scripts and define tool flows to manipulate synthesis and physical design tools for low power/high performance custom designs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors & 4+ years or Masters & 3+ years or PhD with hands‑on physical design experience.
• 3+ years of experience in synthesis, place and route and timing/layout closure.
• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, Python, etc.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in chiplet integration and/or advanced packaging.
• Static timing experience with multiple interfaces (Ser Des, UCIe, etc.)
• Experience in Synopsys tools (Fusion Compiler, Primetime, VCS)
• Experience in EDA/CAD software development using object‑oriented programming languages like Java or C++.
• Experience in asynchronous architectures and circuits.

College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary

Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro;
Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom; US, California, San Jose; US, California, Santa Clara

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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $ -  USD.

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.

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.