CPU Clock Design Lead

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Job Description

The Role and Impact Join a Team That Defines the Heartbeat of Next-Generation CPUs. As a CPU Clock Design lead, you will contribute to the design, implementation, analysis, and optimization of clock distribution networks that enable industry-leading performance, power efficiency, and product scalability. Business group You will be part of Intel Corporation, joining a dynamic team dedicated to designing high-performance CPUs that drive Intel's leadership in the semiconductor industry. This group focuses on delivering cutting-edge solutions that support Intel's mission of creating world-changing technologies to enrich lives.

Collaborating across multiple domains, the team enables groundbreaking designs that align with Intel's broader goals of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or relevant field and 6+ years of hands-on experience in physical design implementation OR Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or relevant field with 4+ years of experience OR PhD with at least 2 years of experience in domain. - Proficiency in clock tree synthesis (CTS) techniques and methodologies using Synopsys and Cadence platforms. - Extensive experience in timing signoff, formal verification, and low-power design techniques. - Strong understanding of submicron process node technologies and layout verification methods such as LVS/DRC.

Preferred Qualifications

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. Make an impact in…

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