E-Core (Atom) CPU Layout Design Engineer
Core
Design physical implementation of memory compilers, custom IP blocks, and layout partitions for Intel Atom microprocessors.
Role type
Senior IC physical design engineer (CPU layout)
Builds
High-performance CPU microprocessors
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI / CPU design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Digital physical design, VLSI, CMOS logic circuit design, UNIX shell scripting, TCL, Perl
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Independently assess and drive complex digital physical design assignments across multiple design stages; Work closely with circuit design engineers to interpret schematics and drive physical implementation; Work interactively and proactively with CAD team to debug tool functionality and bugs; Build and verify all levels of physical design hierarchy from leaf-level cell layout to block-level and top-level integration; Partner with SoC teams and cross site design groups to ensure alignment, reuse, and consistency across projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
