Senior Physical Design Engineer — RTL-to-GDS & Performance

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intelHillsboro (IL)

Computer Hardware Engineers Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

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About the role

Intel is seeking a Physical Design Engineer to drive cutting-edge semiconductor designs from RTL to GDS. You will deliver high-performance physical designs, optimize power, performance, and area, and work with CAD and PD teams to adopt best-in-class tools. The role spans floor planning, timing closure, and membrane-level optimizations, with emphasis on memory macro optimization and standard cell efficiency. This position supports our hybrid work model in the US.

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