Graduate Talent (E-core CPU Physical Design)
Core
Design and implement CPU Core blocks for the Intel Atom Processor (E-Core) from synthesis through post-layout verification and tapeout.
Role type
IC physical design engineer
Builds
High-performance microprocessor cores for IoT, entry PCs, and smartphones
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Physical Design
Required skills
Logic synthesis, place and route, floor-planning, routing studies, timing analysis, low power techniques, physical verification closure, scripting for data analysis
Preferred skills
Ability to work independently, strong analytical ability, problem solving, communication skills
Technologies
Synthesis tools, Auto-Place and Route (APR) tools, verification tools
Responsibilities
Develop custom constraints for synthesis and APR tools to optimize design for timing and power goals; Work closely with micro-architecture, RTL, and custom circuit teams to converge design to project targets; Perform block/sub-system level timing analysis and low power implementation; Execute physical verification closure.
Seniority
Entry-level / Graduate