Senior CPU Physical Design Engineer

Intel Corporation

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Israel, Haifa Israel, Petah-Tikva Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted March 11, 2026 Last posted March 11, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

Job Description: 

About the Team:
We created 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 high‑performance Intel microprocessor.

In this role you will:

  • Design and deliver high‑performance CPU blocks from RTL to GDS, ready for manufacturing.
  • Execute  full physical design flow—including synthesis, floorplanning , place and route, CTS, timing closure, power/clock distribution, and reliability, power, and noise analysis.
  • Lead verification and sign‑off  (STA, equivalence, power integrity, LVS/DRC/ERC, and structural checks) to final convergence.
  • Optimize designs for power, performance, and area using industry‑standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, Ansys).
  • Contribute to methodology and automation improvements.
  • Mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least 10 years of experience in physical design using industry‑standard EDA tools – Using Cadence/Synopsys implementation tools.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location: 

Israel, Haifa

Additional Locations:

Israel, Petah-Tikva

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

Design and optimize high-performance CPU blocks from RTL to manufacturing, leading verification and automation.

Job title

Senior CPU Physical Design Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

On-site in Israel, hybrid work allowed; in Haifa and Petah-Tikva

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

industry-standard EDA toolsCadenceSynopsys

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

physical designRTLGDSEDA toolshigh-performance processors
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Israel

Hybrid Country

Haifa, Israel

Hybrid City

Petah Tikva, Israel

Hybrid City