RTL Design Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Oregon (Hillsboro) is seeking a RTL Design Engineer to shape core logic design and architecture for CPU IP blocks. You will develop RTL coding and simulation for CPU components, contributing to power, performance, and efficiency of Intel processors.

Collaborate across teams to define architectural and microarchitectural features, review verification plans, and resolve RTL test issues to ensure feature accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ months of educational or work experience in RTL design using SystemVerilog.
• 3+ months of educational or work experience in CPU architecture fundamentals and digital design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement logic for CPU features using RTL coding.
• Optimize logic designs to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Collaborate on defining architectural and microarchitectural features of the CPU.
• Review and contribute to verification plans to ensure design correctness.
• Resolve and implement solutions for failing RTL tests to achieve feature accuracy.

Skills

RTL design

SystemVerilog

CPU architecture fundamentals

Digital design principles

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

The Role and Impact: As a RTL Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the core logic design and architecture of Intel's cutting-edge CPUs. You will work on developing register transfer level (RTL) coding and simulation for CPU IP blocks, ensuring seamless integration into full chip designs. Your contributions directly impact the power, performance, and efficiency of Intel's world-class processors, setting the standard for innovation in computing technology.

Business Group

You will be joining Intel's dynamic CPU Design Team, which focuses on advancing CPU technologies to deliver high-performance computing solutions. This group is at the forefront of innovation, driving Intel's mission to provide industry-leading processors that power devices, applications, and systems globally. The team collaborates across domains to ensure Intel's CPU designs meet the evolving demands of the technology landscape.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Design and implement logic for CPU features using register transfer level (RTL) coding.
• Optimize logic designs to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Collaborate on defining architectural and microarchitectural features of the CPU.
• Review and contribute to verification plans to ensure design correctness.
• Resolve and implement solutions for failing RTL tests to achieve feature accuracy.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for

• Collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Approaches technical challenges with strong analytical and problem-solving skill.
• Show curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
• Can adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Why Join Intel?

At Intel, you will work on technologies that impact billions of devices around the world. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge CPU development, learn from industry-leading engineers, and grow your skills in RTL design, processor architecture, and semiconductor engineering. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence drive success. Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Note: This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

• Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ months of educational or work experience.
  • OR a Master's degree in the same field.
• In addition, you must have 3+ months of educational or work experience in the following:
  • RTL design using System Verilog.
  • CPU architecture fundamentals and digital design principles.
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • Familiarity with microarchitecture fundamentals and logic design optimization techniques.
  • Familiarity with timing analysis, timing closure, and performance optimization of digital designs.

Job Type & Location

Job Type: College Grad. Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America).

Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro. Additional Locations: N/A.

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.

Benefits

Position of Trust: N/A. 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: $91,150.00-128,690.00 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

This role will require an on-site presence.

Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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 your hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.