AI GPU Cache Designer

Intel Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a SoC Cache Design Engineer to drive microarchitecture, RTL coding in Verilog/SystemVerilog, and full validation for AI-focused cache subsystems. You will collaborate across verification, physical design, and silicon bring-up teams to ensure power, performance, and area targets are met.

Qualified candidates will have extensive RTL experience, expertise with AXI/ABH-like buses, scripting for automation, and a track record of leading complex IP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 12+ years RTL design experience; OR Master’s with 8+ years; OR PhD with 6+ years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate architectural trade-offs to meet performance, power, and area targets.
• Define microarchitecture specs and implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with verification teams for thorough validation and coverage.
• Develop timing constraints and support physical design for timing closure.
• Lead silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and performance analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and advance design methodology quality.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

SoC integration

CPU subsystems

GPU cache

Power optimization

Timing closure

Python scripting

EDA tools

Clock domain crossing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

VCS

Questa

IES

Spyglass

Xilinx Vivado

Altera Quartus II

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact As a SoC Cache Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge Cache subsystem design for Intel’s AI SoCs. You will drive the micro architecture, register transfer level (RTL) coding, subsystem integration, and simulation processes to deliver high-quality, fully verified Cache that meet power, performance, and area targets. Your work will directly contribute to Intel’s groundbreaking AI hardware solutions, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of modern applications. Business group Intel’s AI SoC organization is at the forefront of developing innovative products that power AI applications across diverse domains. From edge devices to data center accelerators, our team focuses on delivering high-performance, efficient, and scalable hardware solutions. As part of this group, you will collaborate with world-class engineers to advance Intel’s leadership in AI hardware development and help shape the future of intelligent computing.

• Evaluate architectural trade-offs to align design features with performance targets, power constraints, and system limitations.
• Define and document microarchitecture specifications for complex SoC IP blocks, implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog, and deliver synthesis- and timing-clean designs.
• Collaborate closely with verification teams to ensure comprehensive validation and coverage of all design aspects.
• Develop and maintain timing constraints for IP blocks, supporting physical design teams in synthesis, timing closure, and formal equivalence checks.
• Lead silicon bring-up efforts, including post-silicon validation, debug, and performance analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to advancing best practices for design methodology and quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience in RTL design for ASIC/SoC development; OR Master’s degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience; OR PhD in relevant field with 6+ years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog and hands-on experience in SoC system integration.
• Expertise in standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB) and embedded processor architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to address design challenges, including clock domain crossings, power optimization, and timing closure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation and design flow customization.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed and low-power design techniques.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as HDL simulators (VCS, Questa, IES), lint tools (Spyglass), and FPGA prototyping tools (Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus II).
• Experience in SoC multicore CPU subsystem design and GPU cache development.
• Collaborative mindset and leadership skills, with a passion for innovation and solving complex technical challenges.

Join us to shape the next generation of AI hardware and make an impact on tomorrow’s technological advancements.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position.

Benefits

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: $220,920.00-311,890.00 USD

The 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

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