Summary written by USA Jobs 24 from Intel's advert and our data on 17,030 current US jobs. How we check every job
At a glance
Intel is hiring a Physical Design Clocking Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Hardware & Semiconductors, open to entry-level candidates, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $105,650–$149,150 a year. The description mentions RTL design. Intel has 99 other openings in the US, 26 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 60 Hardware & Chips openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 10 years and advertises about $213,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Intel advertises $105,650 to $149,150 a year, a midpoint of $127,400 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 94% of the 86 hardware & chips jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $197,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
Skills in this advert
How often each skill named in this advert appears across the 290 hardware & chips jobs we list today.
Paste your resume and this advert into our resume match tool to see which of these words your resume already covers.
Before you apply
- Check it is still open. We found this job on Intel's Workday site on November 4 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. When an employer takes a job down, we remove it at our next daily update.
- Check the location works for you. This role is based in Santa Clara, CA. If you would need to move, ask whether relocation help is offered.
- Entry-level friendly. The advert is open to people early in their career. Our guide to entry-level jobs covers what to put on a first resume.
- Tailor your resume. Use the advert's own words, such as RTL design, wherever they are true for you. Our resume guide shows how.
- Know your number. Decide the lowest offer you would accept before the first call. Our salary negotiation guide explains how to ask for more.
- Apply only through Intel's own site. Our Apply button goes straight to Intel's Workday page. If anyone contacts you about this job and asks for money, gift cards or bank details, stop and check it with our scam checker. Read how to spot a fake job offer.
About hiring at Intel
Intel has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 9 states. Most are in software & IT (45), hardware & chips (15) and operations (11). The biggest locations are Phoenix, AZ (36), Santa Clara, CA (27) and Austin, TX (10). None of them is fully remote, 20% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Intel's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
This is Intel's own description of the job, copied word for word from its careers site. We have not edited it.
Show the full advert from IntelHide the advert715 words
Job Details:
Job Description:
As a Physical Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the implementation of custom IP and SoC designs, transforming RTL to GDS to produce design databases ready for manufacturing. On a day-to-day basis, you will execute various aspects of the physical design flow, including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, and static timing analysis. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing design parameters such as power, frequency, and area, impacting Intel's product innovation and delivery.
You will be part of the Data Center Group (DCG), a business unit focused on developing innovative solutions that power the future of computing. DCG works on designing advanced technologies for data centers, cloud services, and high-performance computing environments, enabling Intel's broader mission to shape the future of technology. This team provides a collaborative environment driven by technical excellence and a passion for innovation.
The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct physical design implementation tasks, including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, and static timing analysis.
- Perform verification and signoff activities, such as equivalence verification, reliability verification, layout verification, and structural design checking.
- Analyze results and provide recommendations to resolve violations for current and future architectures.
- Optimize designs to improve product level parameters, including power, frequency, and area. -
- Participate in developing and enhancing physical design methodologies, flows, and automation processes.
- Utilize industry-standard EDA tools to execute and validate physical design processes effectively.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 0-1 years of hands-on experience in physical design, demonstrating skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience.
- Proficiency in physical design tools, such as synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis software.
- Familiarity with EDA tools and methodologies used in physical design and verification workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve design violations effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to contribute within a dynamic team environment.
- A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn and improve physical design methodologies and flows.
Join us in shaping the future of data-centric technology by applying your skills, curiosity, and passion for innovation.
Job Type:
College GradShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional 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/ABenefits
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: $105,650.00-149,150.00 USDThe 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.*
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.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Intel's official careers site on November 4, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Intel will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
Something wrong with this listing? Tell us and we will look into it.
Get hardware & chips jobs in California by email
Similar hardware & chips jobs in Santa Clara, CA
Principal Analog/Mixed Signal CAD Engineer
Marvell
BSEE with 10–15 years of professional experience, or MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5–10 years of industry experience.
- Santa Clara, CA
- 10+ yrs
NewHardware Signal Integrity Intern, MS - Summer 2027
Marvell
Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Master's Degree in CS/EE, or a related field with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027 – Summer 2028
- Santa Clara, CA
New InternshipSenior DFT Design Engineer
Intel
We are looking for Senior DFT Design Engineers to join our team who are ready to make significant impacts in graphics and visual computing.
- Santa Clara, CA; Phoenix, AZ
- $141,910–$172,860 a year
NewDirector, Hardware Lifecycle Engineering
Johnson & Johnson
The Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Director of Hardware Lifecycle Engineering for the Robotics and Digital…
- Santa Clara, CA
- $189,000–$325,450 a year
NewSenior Resiliency Architect, Hardware Diagnostics and Resiliency Modeling
NVIDIA
Develop and maintain diagnostics software suite to efficiently stress test NVIDIA GPUs and SOCs to identify hardware defects, including defects that cause silent data corruption.
- Santa Clara, CA
- 5+ yrs
New