Atom CPU Layout Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 1, 2026. Intel scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Details:
Job Description:
The Role and Impact
As a Layout Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the physical implementation of next-generation high-performance Intel Atom microprocessors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include driving the design of memory compilers, custom IPs, and partitions that support CPU products. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and performance of Intel's cutting-edge technologies used globally.
Business Group
You will join Intel Corporation's ATOM GDC Physical Design organization, which focuses on delivering innovative and efficient physical design solutions for Intel Atom microprocessors. This group supports Intel's broader mission to create world-class semiconductor products that empower cutting-edge computing technologies.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to
- Perform and drive complex physical design assignments independently, ensuring best practices and high efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with circuit design engineers to interpret schematics and enable successful physical implementation.
- Lead physical design efforts ranging from leaf-level cell design to full partition integration.
- Assess and implement solutions for custom IPs and memory compilers to support high-performance CPU products.
- Develop and optimize layout scripts, macros, and tools to enhance design implementation workflows.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across various Intel sites to align on design objectives.
The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits:
- Good English communication skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position .
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Microelectronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 6+ months of hands-on experience in:
- Layout design (experienced would be obtained through a combination, of relevant industry job experience, internship experience and/or schoolwork/classes/research).
- Industry-standard layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, or similar software.
- Advanced English level.
Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship).
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
- Master's degree in Electronics, Microelectronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of experience or familiarity with Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) or Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) logic circuit design.
- Practical knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of relevant industry job experience, internship experience and/or schoolwork/classes/research.
We invite you to bring your creativity and technical expertise to Intel, where you'll contribute to shaping the future of computing technologies.
Your journey starts applying today and be part of Intel's innovation legacy.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (Mexico)Primary Location:
Mexico, GuadalajaraAdditional 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
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