Physical Design (Backend) Engineering Manager

57 Minutes ago • 10 Years + • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Physical Design Team Lead to join our wireless development team. This role involves leading a team of backend engineers to deliver high-performance, low-power chip designs using advanced process technologies. The lead will shape physical implementation strategies, drive execution, and ensure top-tier KPIs for next-generation wireless products. Responsibilities include leading the physical design team through all backend implementation stages, defining methodologies for advanced node implementation, collaborating with other engineering teams, owning physical signoff, evaluating new tools, and mentoring team members.
Must have:
  • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years in physical design
  • 2+ years in technical leadership
  • Proven track record of advanced FinFET node tapeouts
  • Deep understanding of physical design flows
  • Hands-on experience with EDA tools (Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, RedHawk-SC, Calibre)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Innovus experience is an advantage

Job Details

Job Details:

Job Description: 

We are looking for an experienced and driven Physical Design Team Lead to join our wireless development team. You will lead a team of backend engineers in delivering high-performance, low-power chip designs using cutting edge process technologies. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will shape physical implementation strategies and methodologies, drive execution, and ensure best-in-class KPIs for our next-generation wireless products. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the physical design team through all stages of backend implementation: floorplanning, place-and-route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power optimization, and physical verification. - Define and drive methodologies for advanced node implementation, including hierarchical design, multi-voltage domains, and low-power techniques. - Collaborate closely with RTL, DFT, analog, and packaging teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. - Own and deliver physical signoff (STA, DRC, LVS, EMIR, IR-drop) with high quality and on schedule. - Evaluate and adopt new tools, flows, and technologies to improve productivity and design quality. - Mentor and grow a high-performing team of physical design engineers. - Interface with technology teams, foundries and EDA vendors to resolve issues and optimize design flows.

Qualifications:

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field. 10+ years of experience in physical design, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. Proven track record of successful tapeouts in advanced FinFET nodes. Deep understanding of physical design flows, timing analysis, power integrity, and physical verification. Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, RedHawk-SC, Calibre (Innovus is an advantage). Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location: 

Israel, Petah-Tikva

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

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 require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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