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GPU Physical Design Engineer Intern

IntelCosta Rica, San JosePhysical Design
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First seen on this site 2026-10-02, open 7 days.
Posted 2026-10-05 · read from workday

Job Details: Job Description: As a Physical Design Engineering Undergraduate Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the development of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. You will contribute to the creation, optimization, and verification of physical design and layout for high-performance systems-on-chip (SoCs). Your work will help ensure efficient designs that meet power, performance, and area targets, making a tangible impact on Intel's product roadmap and technological advancements. Business group You will be part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), which focuses on designing and delivering innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of data-centric computing. DCG drives improvements in cloud computing, AI, and edge innovations, supporting Intel's mission to enable a smarter, connected world. The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to: Assist in physical design implementation, including placement, routing, and optimization of high-performance SoC designs. Perform design rule checks (DRC) and layout versus schematic (LVS) validations to ensure design integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and resolve design challenges related to timing, power, and area. Contribute to the development and enhancement of design methodologies and automation tools. Support hardware engineering teams in validating and debugging design features through simulation and analysis. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications : Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.