Senior Physical designer & Technical Leader

2 Months ago • 15 Years + • Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Physical Design Engineer will lead physical design from RTL to GDSII for high-performance CPU blocks. They will own key design flows like synthesis, floor planning, place & route, STA, CTS, and power/noise analysis. The engineer will drive timing closure, ensure final signoff, and optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) for next-generation products. They will also be expected to innovate design methodologies and mentor junior engineers. This role is critical for shaping the future of high-performance computing at Intel and contributing to the development of advanced processor technology.
Must have:
  • 15+ years in structural/physical design using EDA tools.
  • Deep expertise in physical implementation and verification.

Job Details

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Shape the Future of High-Performance Computing at Intel

Join the team behind Intel’s game-changing High-Performance Processor (P-Core) — powering everything from everyday PCs to cutting-edge servers. We’re building the next generation of this technology, and we’re looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer to help lead the change.

This is your opportunity to work on flagship silicon, drive innovation at a global scale, and influence the architecture of tomorrow’s processors.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead physical design from RTL to GDSII for high-performance CPU blocks.
  • Own key design flows: synthesis, floor planning, place & route, STA, CTS, power/noise analysis.
  • Drive timing closure and ensure final signoff (STA, IR drop, DRC/LVS, equivalence, etc.).
  • Optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) for next-gen products.
  • Innovate design methodologies and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s in electrical/computer engineering (or equivalent).

  • 15+ years in structural/physical design using EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, etc.).
  • Deep expertise in physical implementation, verification, and PPA optimization.

Why Intel?

🌍 Global Impact – Influence the backbone of modern computing.
🚀 Innovation Leadership – Be at the forefront of CPU design.
🌱 Career Growth – Take your career to the next level while mentoring others.

Don’t just work on silicon. Define what’s next.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location: 

Israel, Haifa

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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.

Similar Jobs

The New York Times - Staff Photo Editor

The New York Times

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
TransUnion - Senior Platform Software Developer

TransUnion

(Remote)
2 Months ago
PwC - FS Strategy & Operations - Associate

PwC

Bangkok, Thailand (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
The New York Times - Economy Editor

The New York Times

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Go Fund Me - Senior Principal Business Operations

Go Fund Me

(Remote)
1 Month ago
TAG - Designer / Production Designer

TAG

State Of São Paulo, Brazil (Remote)
1 Month ago
Epic Games - Audio Designer

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Rapt studio - Designer (Interior Design/Architecture)

Rapt studio

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
9 Months ago
Apple - Designer

Apple

Cupertino, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
bohemia interactive - Technical Designer

bohemia interactive

Mníšek, Liberec Region, Czechia (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Scopely - VP, GM - Direct to Consumer

Scopely

Culver City, California, United States (Hybrid)
8 Months ago
PwC - AML/KYC Operations Manager

PwC

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines (On-Site)
9 Months ago
PwC - ETIC, Scrum Master - Manager

PwC

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (On-Site)
9 Months ago
The New York Times - Elections Analyst (Staff Editor)

The New York Times

New York, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Autodesk - Customer Success Manager

Autodesk

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
PwC - Director in Life Sciences Quality Management

PwC

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Accenture - Portfolio Delivery Lead Senior Manager

Accenture

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
GoMotive - Business Strategy and Operations Analyst II

GoMotive

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Sony Pictures Entertainment - Manager, Insights, Strategy & Analytics

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Culver City, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Intel  - Analog Engineer

Intel

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Haifa, Haifa District, Israel

Playtika - MIS HR Team Leader

Playtika

Israel (On-Site)
8 Months ago
SciPlay - 2D Animator

SciPlay

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Months ago
CyberArk - QA Architect for core Authentication service (SaaS)

CyberArk

Israel (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Nice - Salesforce CPQ Business Application

Nice

Ra'anana, Center District, Israel (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
fairmatic - Engineering Manager

fairmatic

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Chip Design Verification Engineer

NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Physical Design Full Chip STA Engineer

NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
4 Months ago
SciPlay - Marketing BI Developer

SciPlay

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Moon Active - Backend Developer

Moon Active

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Senior Layout Engineer

NVIDIA

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Design Jobs

flying wild hog - Sound Designer

flying wild hog

(Remote)
2 Months ago
Activision - Senior AI Designer

Activision

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Philips - Mechanical Designer

Philips

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
bohemia interactive - Technical Designer (Ylands EDU)

bohemia interactive

Prague, Prague, Czechia (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Bazaar Voice - Senior Product Designer

Bazaar Voice

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
luxsoft - Software Developer & Designer

luxsoft

India (Remote)
1 Month ago
Haven Studios  Inc  - Audio Designer

Haven Studios Inc

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
frames store - Internal Designer

frames store

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Oliver Plus - Integrated Designer (German Fluent)

Oliver Plus

India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
SEGA - Sound Designer

SEGA

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Visit our Careers at Intel site and discover how it is to work here. Search jobs, get to know employees and learn more about benefits at Intel:

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (On-Site)

Phoenix, Arizona, United States (On-Site)

Petah Tikva, Center District, Israel (On-Site)

Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Intel

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug