CPU Physical Design Engineer -Technology & Pathfinding

Intel Corporation

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Israel, Haifa Israel, Petah-Tikva Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 27, 2026 Last posted April 27, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

Job Description: 

About the Team 
The group you will join is in a charge of developing the Intel High Performance Processor (P-Core), a disruptive technology that enables a broad range of devices from entry PCs to high end servers.
You will be part of a team, 
participating in the design of a future generation of high-performance Intel microprocessor.
 
 
In this role you will: 

  • Focus on process and construction technology to build best in-class products across P-core CPUs. 
  • The group makes use of state of the art VLSI design tools and methods, while performing deep analysis to predict and optimize the product power, area and Freq.  
  • Work on cutting edge Process technologies and analysis from device to APR level, frequency-power optimization, STA and PVT's, Clock distribution and quality, Power Grid planning. 
  • Conduct all aspects of the physical design flow including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, static timing analysis, power/clock distribution and power analysis. 
  • Deep analyze results and make recommendations for current and future process needs. 
  • Possess expertise in various aspects of structural and physical design, including physical clock design, timing closure, coverage analysis, placing, routing, synthesis.
  • Participate in the development and improvement of physical design methodologies.

Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 1+ years of experience in BE Design using industry EDA tools.
  • Experience in TCL 
  • Experience with Synopsys and Cadence EDA tools – advantage  
  • Experience in Python  advantage 

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location: 

Israel, Haifa

Additional Locations:

Israel, Petah-Tikva

Business group:

Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.

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

Work Model for this Role

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 this role

Summary

Designs high-performance microprocessors using industry EDA tools, focusing on physical and process optimization.

Job title

CPU Physical Design Engineer -Technology & Pathfinding

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Must be in Israel, Haifa or Petah-Tikva; hybrid allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

TCLsynopsys EDA toolscadence EDA tools

Preferred skills

python

Specializations

VLSI designphysical designEDA toolsprocess technologytiming analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Haifa, Israel

Hybrid City

Petah Tikva, Israel

Hybrid City