Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer

Intel; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Intel’s CPU Design team is seeking a CPU Logic Design Engineer to design and optimize RTL for next‑generation processors. You will drive RTL code and simulations for CPU blocks and integrate into full‑chip designs, shaping architecture and microarchitecture features.

The role requires strong ownership of complex design deliverables, collaboration with architecture, design, verification, and SoC teams, and a focus on power, performance, and area to deliver high‑quality CPU solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years experience in CPU RTL design using SystemVerilog.
• 3+ years experience in energy-efficient and low-power design methods.
• 3+ years experience in cross-clock domain crossings and power aware design.
• 3+ years experience in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize RTL coding, and simulation for the CPU.
• Participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU design.
• Write RTL and optimize logic for power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Ensure design integrity for physical implementation through effective strategies, tools, and methods.
• Review verification plans to ensure design features are correctly validated and resolve failing RTL tests.
• Document microarchitectural specifications (MAS) for the CPU features.
• Collaborate with SoC customers to ensure seamless integration and high-quality performance of the CPU block.

Skills

RTL design

SystemVerilog

Power-aware design

Cross-clock domain crossings

Scripting (TCL/Perl/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science

Master's degree (optional) in same field

Tools

n/a

Job description

The Role and Impact

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and optimizing the logic for Intel's cutting-edge processors. You will drive the development of register transfer level (RTL) code and simulation for the CPU, enabling creation of cell libraries, functional units, and CPU IP blocks for integration into full-chip designs. Your expertise will be pivotal in defining architecture and microarchitecture features, ensuring Intel continues to deliver innovative solutions that lead the industry in performance, energy efficiency, and design integrity. By contributing to the development and optimization of logic structures, you will help create technology that enriches the lives of every person on Earth, while enabling Intel to achieve its broader mission of engineering a brighter future.

Job Details

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and optimizing the logic for Intel's cutting-edge processors. You will drive the development of register transfer level (RTL) code and simulation for the CPU, enabling creation of cell libraries, functional units, and CPU IP blocks for integration into full-chip designs. Your expertise will be pivotal in defining architecture and microarchitecture features, ensuring Intel continues to deliver innovative solutions that lead the industry in performance, energy efficiency, and design integrity. By contributing to the development and optimization of logic structures, you will help create technology that enriches the lives of every person on Earth, while enabling Intel to achieve its broader mission of engineering a brighter future.

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Develop and optimize logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for the CPU.
• Participate in defining the architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU design.
• Write RTL and optimize logic for power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Ensure design integrity for physical implementation through effective strategies, tools, and methods.
• Review verification plans to ensure design features are correctly validated and resolve failing RTL tests.
• Document microarchitectural specifications (MAS) for the CPU features.
• Collaborate with SoC customers to ensure seamless integration and high-quality performance of the CPU block.

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Strong ownership of complex technical deliverables and a commitment to delivering results.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent collaboration skills across architecture, design, verification, and integration teams.

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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.

Minimum Qualification And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science with 5+ years of relevant experience. Or a Master's degree in the same filed with 3+ years of experience.
• 5+ years experience in CPU RTL design using System Verilog, with strong knowledge of logic design, simulation, and debug.
• 3+ years experience with modern energy-efficient and low-power logic design methods, including techniques applicable to high-frequency optimization.
• 3+ years experience in Cross-clock domain crossings and power aware design.
• 3+ years experience in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Knowledge on CPU power-management namely power/electrical budgeting, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, thermal, P/C states and reset sequence handling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language.
• Experience with high-speed circuit design and optimization, specifically for datapath, circuits, and arrays.
• Familiarity with circuit planning and timing convergence processes.
• Ability to leverage broad understanding of CPU architecture to deliver impactful solutions.
• Proficient with static timing analysis, UPF and lint checks.

Why Join Intel

At Intel, you'll help design the CPUs that power some of the world's most advanced computing platforms. As part of our CPU Design team, you'll work alongside industry-leading engineers and architects to solve complex technical challenges, influence next-generation processor innovations, and deliver technologies that impact millions of users worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical RTL and microarchitecture development, collaborate across the full product lifecycle, and see your contributions come to life in industry-leading products.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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: $141,910.00 - 269,100.00 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 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.

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