CPU Senior Floor Plan Engineer

Intel Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Bengaluru invites an experienced engineer to lead floorplan and pin placement for next‑generation CPU IP. You will collaborate with Architecture, DFT and package teams to optimize die area, timing and power delivery, and to drive APR‑based flows across hierarchies.

The role requires hands‑on experience with floorplanning, clock and power distribution, LVS/DRC, and IP/block management across voltage domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent (3+ years).
• Master's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent (2+ years).
• Proven experience with Floor planning, APR flows and physical design verification tools.
• Strong knowledge of submicron process nodes and LVS/DRC.
• Experience with IP/partition/block design across multiple voltage and clock domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead floorplan and pin placement activities early in the design cycle.
• Collaborate with Architecture, DFT and package teams for chip planning.
• Evaluate floorplan tools, methods and flows for optimization.
• Support timing closure and routability with pin densities and boundaries.
• Address design issues at partition/cluster and full-chip levels.

Skills

Floor planning

APR flows

Physical design verification

Hierarchical design

Top-down design

Timing convergence

LVS/DRC

Power delivery

IP/partition/block management

Clock domain handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Job description

Job Description

The Role and Impact Defines the physical dimensions of the CPU IP with consideration for overall product costs such as die size optimization, die per reticle/good die per wafer maximization, and right technology selection as it pertains to metal layers and reuse strategy across different SKUs in a product family. Performs integration of all dies in a package and completes the relevant checks before tape out. Creates and physical database for the IP. Collaborates with architects to optimize the placement of IPs for latency as well as die area/aspect ratio. Creates specifications and collaterals for the IP blocks to execute the floorplan and automatic place and route (APR) at subsequent hierarchies. Collaborates with the clock design and logic design teams to deliver the physical block level floorplans for APR. Collaborates with the power delivery team on tradeoffs for metal allocation for signal and power.

Business group

You will join Intel Corporation's team focused on CPU design and development, contributing to the creation of groundbreaking technologies that enable world-class computing solutions. This group thrives on innovation, delivering high-performance designs that support Intel's mission to shape the future of technology through the creation of industry-leading products.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for all the aspects of Floorplan and pin placement activities. You will engage with Architecture, DFT and package to arrive at optimal chip planning early in the design cycle. You will work closely with physical design cluster leads to comprehend design challenges and arrive at optimal floorplan. You will play critical role in die size estimation and in evaluating Floorplan tools, methods and flows. Planning boundaries and pin densities to facilitate high confidence timing closure and routability. With your broad understanding of physical design you will play a critical role in identifying and solving multitude design issues at partition/cluster and full chip. Expertise with multiple aspects of ASIC integration including Floorplanning, Clock and Power distribution, global signal planning, I-O planning and hard IP integration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent education, with 3+ years of hands-on experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of hands-on experience.
• Proven expertise in using Floor planning, APR flows, Physical Design Verification Flows using Synopsys or Cadence tools.
• Proficiency in hierarchical design approach, top-down design, budgeting, timing and physical convergence.
• Strong knowledge of submicron process nodes and layout verification methodologies such as LVS and DRC.
• Experience at handling IP/partition/block with multiple voltage and clock domains, ESD strategies, mixed signal block integration, and advanced package technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation in physical design workflows.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work in dynamic and cross-geographical environments.
• Knowledge of feature feasibility studies and advanced design flow methodologies.

Contribute to groundbreaking advancements in CPU design and innovation by joining Intel Corporation. Take the next step to shape the future of technology.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location

India, Bangalore

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

• Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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