Posted 3 days ago
E-core CPU Clock Design Engineer
Malaysia, PenangRemoteFull-time
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Designs, implements, and optimizes clock distribution networks for next-generation Intel CPUs and SoCs, performing timing analysis, closure, and custom circuit development while collaborating across architecture, physical implementation, and validation teams.
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Job Description:
Join a Team That Defines the Heartbeat of Next-Generation CPUs. Intel is seeking passionate engineers to help develop the clocking architecture that powers our next-generation CPU products. Whether you're a college graduate eager to launch your career or an experienced engineer ready to solve some of the industry's most complex technical challenges, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies that impact millions of devices worldwide. As a CPU Clock Design Engineer you will contribute to the design, implementation, analysis, and optimization of clock distribution networks that enable industry-leading performance, power efficiency, and product scalability. What You'll Do Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Design, implement, and optimize clock distribution networks for high-performance CPU and SoC products. • Contribute to clock architecture development and clock tree synthesis (CTS) methodologies. • Perform timing analysis and support timing closure across complex semiconductor designs. • Develop custom circuits, library cells, and clock-related design solutions. • Analyze performance, power, area, and timing tradeoffs to improve product efficiency. • Create automation solutions using scripting and programming languages to improve design productivity. • Collaborate closely with architecture, design, physical implementation, validation, and EDA teams. • Support debug, validation, and optimization activities throughout the product development lifecycle. • Drive technical issues to closure while maintaining high-quality engineering standards. • Influence future methodologies, design flows, and clocking technologies. Behavioral Traits We Are Looking For • Strong ownership and accountability for technical deliverables. • Curiosity and passion for solving complex engineering challenges. • Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. • Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines. • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies. • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Continuous focus on quality, execution, and innovation.Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum qualifications:
Must have either BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Minimum 6 year of experience in:
- CPU Clock Design.
- CPU physical design and timing verification.
- Synthesis/APR flows on multi voltage high frequency designs including custom polygon editing.
- Tcl scripting.
- Noise, cross-talk, OCV analysis.
- Floorplanning and physical design and timing closure.
- Formal equivalence, DRC/LVS, IR and electro-migration checks.
Preferred qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience with the above skill sets.
- Experience with Fusion Compiler, DCT, DCE, ICC2, RedHawk, ICV, Conformal, Calibre, PrimeTime, StarRCXT.
- Cadence Tools Experience Not a Must But Preferred.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (Malaysia)Primary Location:
Malaysia, PenangAdditional 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/AWork 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 our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.Skills
Cadence ToolsCalibreClock Distribution Network DesignClock Tree Synthesis (CTS)ConformalCPU Physical DesignCross-talk AnalysisCustom Polygon EditingDCEDCTDRC/LVSElectro-migration ChecksFloorplanningFormal Equivalence CheckingFusion CompilerICC2ICVIR Drop AnalysisMulti-voltage High-frequency DesignNoise AnalysisOCV AnalysisPerformance/power/area AnalysisPhysical DesignPrimeTimeRedhawkStarRCXTSynthesis/APR FlowsTcl ScriptingTiming AnalysisTiming Closure
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