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SOC Physical Design Static Timing Analysis Engineer

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$164.5K – $311.9K/yr
Location
2 Locations, Arizona, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
7+ years technical proficiency in SOC level static timing analysis, clock network design, and timing closure methodologies.
Education
Bachelor's degree with 8 +years or master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering...

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Role Summary

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The Physical Design Timing Engineer supports Intel's System-on-Chip designs by optimizing timing, power efficiency, clock networks, and physical design methodologies. The role collaborates with architecture, clocking, DFT, logic design, and full-chip design teams to improve SoC integration and timing execution.

What You'll Do

  • Perform SOC-level timing analysis and optimization to meet functional and performance requirements.
  • Generate and verify timing constraints and address timing violations at the chip or block level.
  • Conduct timing rollups and develop optimized clock networks for functionality, performance, and power efficiency.
  • Define methodologies for producing timing models and enabling physical design execution.
  • Establish process, voltage, and temperature conditions for timing analysis in alignment with product plans and binning strategies.
  • Develop tools, flows, and methodologies for SoC physical design and timing processes.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, master's degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; 7+ years technical proficiency in SOC level static timing analysis, clock network design, and timing closure methodologies; 3+ years of experience with timing constraint adaptation, physical design, optimization techniques, industry-standard timing analysis, extraction and physical design tools, TCL scripting, and timing budgeting processes.

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 +years or master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering...
  • 7+ years technical proficiency in SOC level static timing analysis, clock network design, and timing closure methodologies.
  • Strong expertise in timing constraint adaptation, physical design knowledge, and optimization techniques.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard tools for timing analysis, extraction, and physical design.
  • Familiarity with TCL scripting and timing budgeting processes.

Preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and drive innovative solutions for SoC designs.
  • Experience with SoC clocking methodologies, disciplined execution, and problem-solving in digital design.
  • Knowledge of tools, flows, and methodologies for high-performance physical design.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.
  • DFT architecture knowledge is a strong plus

Original job description

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

As a Physical Design Timing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the performance, power efficiency, and functionality of Intel's cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. Your expertise will directly impact product quality, enabling groundbreaking advancements in technology that drive computing innovation. Collaborating across multiple teams, you will contribute to the creation and optimization of high-performance, low-power solutions while developing methodologies that enhance efficiency and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex designs that have a global impact, delivering solutions that power today's world and inspire tomorrow's possibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform SOC level timing analysis and optimization, ensuring designs meet functional and performance requirements.
  • Generate and verify timing constraints while addressing timing violations at the chip or block level for SoCs.
  • Conduct timing rollups and develop optimized clock networks for functionality, performance, and power efficiency.
  • Define methodologies to produce high-quality timing models and enable efficient physical design execution.
  •  Establish the appropriate process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) conditions for timing analysis, aligning with product plans, and binning strategies.
  • Work closely with the clocking team and full-chip designers to balance timing fixes, power delivery, clocking, and partitioning.
  • Collaborate with architecture, clocking design, DFT and logic design teams to develop flows for chip integration and validate clock network performance guidelines.
  • Contribute to the development of tools, flows, and methodologies that enhance SoC physical design and timing processes.

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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 +years or master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or a related field.
  • 7+ years technical proficiency in SOC level static timing analysis, clock network design, and timing closure methodologies.
  • 3+ years of experience with the following skills:
  • Strong expertise in timing constraint adaptation, physical design knowledge, and optimization techniques.
  •  Proficiency with industry-standard tools for timing analysis, extraction, and physical design.
  • Familiarity with TCL scripting and timing budgeting processes.

Preferred Skills/Experience: 

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and drive innovative solutions for SoC designs.
  •  Experience with SoC clocking methodologies, disciplined execution, and problem-solving in digital design.
  • Knowledge of tools, flows, and methodologies for high-performance physical design.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.
  • DFT architecture knowledge is a strong plus

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

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/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-311,890.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

Work 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.

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Intel

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Intel Corporation is a global leader in computing innovation, renowned for its advanced semiconductor manufacturing and technology solutions. Founded in 1968, the company is primarily known for developing microprocessors that power a vast range of computing devices, from personal computers to data centers. With a strong commitment to research and development, Intel continuously drives advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance connectivity and computing capabilities around the world. Intel's mission is to create technology that enhances lives and enables progress across various industries.