CPU Clock Design Lead

Intel Corporation; India; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Bangalore, India seeks a CPU Clock Design lead to design, implement, and optimize clock distribution networks for high-performance CPUs and SoCs. You will contribute to CTS methodologies, perform timing analysis, and collaborate across architecture, design, and EDA teams.

The role focuses on clocking tech, power-aware designs, and verification during the product development lifecycle, with a hybrid work model allowed.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics or related with hands-on PD design experience.
• CTS techniques using Synopsys and Cadence.
• Experience in timing signoff, formal verification, and low-power design.
• Knowledge of LVS/DRC and submicron processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize clock distribution networks for CPUs/SoCs.
• Contribute to clock architecture development and CTS methodologies.
• Perform timing analysis and support timing closure.
• Develop clock-related circuits and library cells.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, verification and EDA teams.
• Drive issues to closure with high engineering quality.
• Create automation scripts to improve productivity.

Skills

CTS techniques

Timing analysis

Formal verification

Low-power design

LVS/DRC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics

PhD in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Synopsys CTS

Cadence

Timing signoff tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact Join a Team That Defines the Heartbeat of Next-Generation CPUs. As a CPU Clock Design lead, you will contribute to the design, implementation, analysis, and optimization of clock distribution networks that enable industry-leading performance, power efficiency, and product scalability. Business group You will be part of Intel Corporation, joining a dynamic team dedicated to designing high-performance CPUs that drive Intel's leadership in the semiconductor industry. This group focuses on delivering cutting-edge solutions that support Intel's mission of creating world-changing technologies to enrich lives. Collaborating across multiple domains, the team enables groundbreaking designs that align with Intel's broader goals of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize clock distribution networks for high-performance CPU and SoC products.
• Contribute to clock architecture development and clock tree synthesis (CTS) methodologies.
• Perform timing analysis and support timing closure across complex semiconductor designs.
• Develop custom circuits, library cells, and clock-related design solutions.
• Analyze performance, power, area, and timing tradeoffs to improve product efficiency.
• Create automation solutions using scripting and programming languages to improve design productivity.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, design, physical implementation, validation, and EDA teams.
• Support debug, validation, and optimization activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drive technical issues to closure while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.
• Influence future methodologies, design flows, and clocking technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or relevant field and 6+ years of hands-on experience in physical design implementation OR Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or relevant field with 4+ years of experience OR PhD with at least 2 years of experience in domain.
• Proficiency in clock tree synthesis (CTS) techniques and methodologies using Synopsys and Cadence platforms.
• Extensive experience in timing signoff, formal verification, and low-power design techniques.
• Strong understanding of submicron process node technologies and layout verification methods such as LVS/DRC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ownership and accountability for technical deliverables.
• Curiosity and passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous focus on quality, execution, and innovation.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location: India, Bangalore

Additional Locations: 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

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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