Memory Circuit Design Engineer

Intel; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Memory Circuit Design Engineer in the US to develop full-custom SRAMs, caches, and memory blocks for future CPUs and SoCs. You will collaborate with architecture, process technology, physical design, and product engineering to deliver scalable memory solutions on advanced CMOS processes.

The role offers opportunity to influence memory architectures, drive circuit innovation, and contribute to Intel's future computing platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CMOS circuit design and memory design.
• Experience with PPA optimization for memory blocks and periphery.

Responsibilities

• Perform memory circuit design, characterization and simulations.
• Design cache blocks and memory paths; run critical path analyses.
• Lead memory bit-cell and periphery IC design with automation.
• Develop memory array/IP designs and innovations.
• Define methodologies and adhere to project schedules.

Skills

CMOS circuit design

VLSI design methodologies

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Digital circuit design tools

Dynamic simulations

Variation analysis

Signal integrity analysis

Job description

About The Role

Intel's CPU Circuit Technology team is seeking a highly motivated Memory Circuit Design Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced memory circuits for future CPU and SoC products. In this role, you will develop full-custom and compiler-based SRAMs, caches, multi-ported register files, ROMs, custom memories, and associated digital circuits. You will partner closely with experts across architecture, design, process technology, physical design, and product engineering to create innovative memory solutions that enable industry-leading power, performance, area (PPA), and scalability on advanced CMOS process technologies. This position offers the opportunity to influence memory architecture decisions, drive circuit innovation, and contribute to technologies that are foundational to Intel's future computing platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Technical readiness, memory circuit design, characterization and simulations.
• Cache design, critical path simulations and design custom blocks.
• Memory path-finding activities and power, performance and area (PPA) optimization.
• Memory bit-cell and complex periphery IC design and automation.
• Memory array/IP design, memory circuit innovation.
• Methodology definition tasks as well as executing to project schedules.

Behavioral Traits That We Are Looking For

• Strong technical curiosity and a passion for solving complex memory and circuit design challenges.
• An ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive solutions from concept through implementation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to balance technical innovation with execution against project schedules.
• Adaptability and effectiveness in fast-paced, dynamic development environment.

Benefits

• See Intel Benefits for more details.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Educational experience listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related field with 6+ years of experience; or Master's degree in the same filed with 4+ years of experience; or PhD in the same fields with 2+ years of educational or work experience.

Your Experience Described Above Must Be In The Following

• Proficiency in CMOS circuit design, memory design, circuit trade-offs for power, performance, and area.
• Expertise in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) circuits and design methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Experience in low-power implementation techniques.
• Familiarity with circuit and layout trade-offs for optimized design.
• Knowledge of industry standard digital circuit design tools, flows and methodologies, dynamic simulations, variation analysis, and signal integrity analysis.

Why Join Intel

At Intel, you'll help shape the future of computing by developing advanced memory technologies that power next-generation CPUs and SoCs. Working alongside world-class architects, circuit designers, and process technology experts, you'll tackle complex engineering challenges, drive meaningful innovation, and influence products used by millions around the world. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact, grow your technical expertise, and help deliver breakthrough solutions that advance performance, power efficiency, and scalability across future computing platforms.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations

None provided.

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/A

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

$164,470.00 - 269,100.00 USD

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.