Senior Vlsi Design Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Haifa, Israel

Senior VLSI Process Design Engineer role focused on optimizing Intel's process technology for power, performance, and area (PPA) of Intel IPs. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, defining methodologies, building tools, analyzing results, and collaborating with design teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct experiments to identify potential challenges and optimization opportunities in Intel's process technology.
  2. Drive continuous improvements to enhance Intel's designs and methodologies across advanced technology nodes.
  3. Define methodologies and build tools to optimize PPA of Intel IPs.
  4. Analyze PPA results, derive insights, and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision-making and project direction.
  5. Collaborate with Core and SoC design teams to capture and optimize process requirements that enable competitive designs and products.

Skills

Required

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in VLSI physical design
  • Basic scripting languages knowledge such as Python and TCL

Nice to have

  • physical design implementation flows and techniques, including floorplanning, placement, routing, and timing closure
  • Knowledge at the cell and transistor level
  • Deep understanding of the various factors impacting PPA trade-offs
  • Experience mentoring technical teams