Senior STA Engineer

Intel — India, Bangalore

Job Details: Job Description: The HIPD SAM team is responsible for delivering end-to-end Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing sign-off for Intel's Client, Server and ASIC Hard-IP portfolios, as well as advanced test Chips for IP and SoC functional blocks and Subsystems. Role Summary The Senior STA Engineer (Staff - Grade 8) independently owns hands-on, end-to-end Static Timing Analysis and timing closure of complex multi-GHz blocks and full-chip designs at 3nm and below. Key Responsibilities • Independently own block-level and full-chip STA from netlist handoff through final timing sign-off for multi-GHz designs. • Drive timing closure across multiple modes, corners, and scenarios (MCMM). • Define and own PVT corner definitions and extraction corner alignment. • Lead and execute STA methodologies including POCVM/AOCV/LVF. • Define and apply timing margining and guard-band strategies for silicon robustness. • Analyze and debug complex setup/hold, clocking, and constraint-related timing issues. • Develop scripting and automation in TCL/Python to improve analysis efficiency and quality. • Partner with Physical Design, Logic, Clocking, and Methodology teams. • Mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on. Qualifications: • BS with 12+ years or MS with 10+ years of relevant STA experience. • Demonstrated silicon success closing timing on multi-GHz designs. • Deep hands-on expertise with Synopsys STA tools including PrimeTime and PTPX. • Strong STA methodology expertise: PVT corner definition, extraction corners, POCVM/AOCV/LVF, margining, MCMM. • Strong scripting and automation experience in TCL and/or Python. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (India) Primary Location: India, Bangalore Additional Locations: Business group: The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom si

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