Job Details:

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Technical Lead - CPU Physical Design to lead the physical implementation of next-generation CPU IPs from floorplanning through signoff. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the physical design lifecycle, driving PPA optimization, execution excellence, methodology adoption, and design convergence for high-performance CPU products.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in advanced-node physical design, solid technical leadership, and a proven track record of delivering complex CPU, SoC, or high-performance IP designs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead physical design execution for CPU IPs from design planning through signoff.

Provide technical leadership for:

Floorplanning and Design Planning
Placement and Optimization
Clock Tree Synthesis
Routing and Physical Verification
Timing Closure
Power and Area Optimization
Signoff Readiness

Drive PPA convergence and deliver aggressive frequency, power, and area targets.





Define and execute physical design strategies for advanced CPU architectures and technology nodes.

Partner closely with Architecture, RTL, Circuit Design, DFT, CAD, Power, and Signoff teams to drive implementation success.

Lead resolution of complex implementation, timing, congestion, and power challenges.

Drive methodology improvements and adoption of best practices across multiple projects.

Evaluate implementation tradeoffs and provide technical recommendations that influence architecture and design decisions.

Mentor and guide engineers across the physical design organization.

Collaborate with CAD teams to improve efficiency through automation, methodology enhancements, and AI-driven workflows.

Support planning, estimation, risk assessment, and execution tracking for physical design deliverables.

Contribute to hiring, technical interviews, and development of engineering talent.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

M.Tech/MS/PhD

📌 Senior Technical Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Intel
📍 Bengaluru