RTL Design Engineer

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Oregon is seeking a College Grad RTL Design Engineer to help shape core CPU logic and architecture. You will develop RTL coding and simulation for CPU IP blocks and contribute to full chip integration, impacting power, performance and efficiency.

Join the CPU Design Team on-site in Hillsboro to define architectural features, review verification plans, and resolve RTL test failures, collaborating across disciplines and learning from leading engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field; 3+ months of educational or work experience.
• Master's degree in the same field is acceptable as alternative.
• RTL design experience with SystemVerilog is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPU architecture fundamentals

Digital design principles

Collaborative teamwork

Education

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

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

Tools

SystemVerilog

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 a 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:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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:

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 (suc