Senior GPU Physical Design Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Perform physical design implementation of GPU designs, including synthesis, placement, routing, and clock tree synthesis .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $164,470 - $232,190 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in GPU physical design implementation, including synthesis, placement, routing, and clock tree synthesis, with a strong focus on optimizing power, performance, and area for advanced process nodes. Proficient in flow automation and verification methodologies, leveraging advanced scripting skills and industry-standard tools.

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GPU Physical Design ImplementationASIC Design FlowsAdvanced Scripting Skills in Tcl/PythonFusion Compiler, Genus/Innovus, ICC-DPStatic Timing Analysis and Layout Verification

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Hard Skills

SynthesisPlacementRoutingClock Tree SynthesisStatic Timing AnalysisLayout VerificationFormal Equivalence CheckingFlow AutomationPower OptimizationPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Fusion CompilerGenusInnovusICC-DPPrimeTimeStarRCFormalityUnix/Linux

Industry Keywords

GPU DevelopmentSoC IntegrationTiming ClosureAdvanced Process Nodes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform physical design implementation of GPU designs, including synthesis, placement, routing, and clock tree synthesis
Conduct verification and signoff tasks, including static timing analysis, layout verification, and formal equivalence checking
Analyze results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design for power, frequency, and area
Develop and improve physical design methodologies and flow automation
Address GPU development challenges by defining product requirements and implementing tailored methodologies for advanced process nodes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or PhD with 2+ years of experience
Experience with ASIC design flows such as floorplanning, synthesis, place and route, and layout verification
Advanced experience with Fusion Compiler, Genus/Innovus, ICC-DP, PrimeTime, StarRC, and Formality
Advanced scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or similar languages for flow automation and optimization
Experience with GPU physical design challenges, including SoC integration and timing closure
Background in optimizing power, performance, and area for designs on advanced process nodes
Familiarity with Unix/Linux-based environments and methodologies for tool and flow development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site and off-site