CPU Power Delivery Engineer

Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a CPU Power Delivery Engineer to drive the physical design implementation for high‑performance CPUs. You will own power delivery analysis, IR drop, electromigration, and power integrity across implementation and signoff.

You will collaborate with design, physical design, package, and RTL teams to optimize power grids, decap strategies, and signoff readiness, enabling successful tapeouts and robust CPUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with hands-on CPU/high‑performance IP experience.
• Strong experience in power delivery, power integrity, or physical design.
• Solid understanding of IR drop, electromigration, decap strategy, power grid design, and signoff.
• Hands-on with RedHawk, PrimePower, Kelvin and related tools.
• Proficient in Tcl and at least one of Python or Perl.
• Strong debugging and cross-functional communication skills.
• Preferred: scripting for workflow automation in physical design.
• Ability to work in dynamic, cross-geographical teams.
• Enthusiasm for designing world-class CPUs.

Responsibilities

• Own CPU power delivery and power integrity analysis across implementation and signoff, including static and dynamic IR drop, electromigration, and overall power integrity closure.
• Develop and drive power grid strategies, power planning, and optimization to meet CPU performance, power, and reliability targets.
• Debug and resolve complex power delivery issues in partnership with physical design, package, clock, and RTL teams.
• Review and guide floorplan, bump, strap, decap, and grid decisions to improve top-level CPU power robustness.
• Track power integrity risks, drive mitigation plans, and support signoff readiness for successful tapeout.

Skills

CPU power delivery

Power integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Debugging

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

RedHawk

PrimePower

Kelvin

Job description

CPU Power Delivery Engineer Job Details

Job Description: The Role and Impact

As a CPU Power Delivery Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance computing by driving the physical design implementation of cutting-edge CPU designs. You will ensure robust IR drop, electromigration, and power integrity performance across required operating modes and conditions. This role works across design, physical design, package, and technology teams to reduce risk and support successful silicon delivery.

Business group

You will join Intel Corporation's CPU design and development team, which is dedicated to engineering world-class computing solutions. This group is at the heart of innovation, delivering high-performance designs that power industry-leading technologies and support Intel's broader mission to advance computing performance and capabilities globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own CPU power delivery and power integrity analysis across implementation and signoff, including static and dynamic IR drop, electromigration, and overall power integrity closure.


• Develop and drive power grid strategies, power planning, and optimization to meet CPU performance, power, and reliability targets.


• Debug and resolve complex power delivery issues in partnership with physical design, package, clock, and RTL teams.


• Review and guide floorplan, bump, strap, decap, and grid decisions to improve top-level CPU power robustness.


• Track power integrity risks, drive mitigation plans, and support signoff readiness for successful tapeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of hands-on experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of hands-on experience with strong exposure to CPU or high-performance IP timing closure.


• Strong experience in CPU or high-performance IP power delivery, power integrity, or physical design.


• Solid understanding of IR drop, electromigration, decap strategy, power grid design, and signoff methodology.


• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as RedHawk, PrimePower, Kelvin, and related power integrity or physical design tools.


• Proficiency in Tcl and at least one scripting language such as Python or Perl.


• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.


• Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of scripting languages like Tcl, Perl, or Python for workflow automation in physical design.


• Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, cross-geographical, and interdisciplinary teams.


• Enthusiasm for designing world-class CPUs that drive innovation and empower future technologies.

We're eager to welcome talented engineers who are passionate about technology and thrive in collaborative environments.

Job Details

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

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.


• * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices.


• We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during your recruiting process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.