CPU Microcode Designer

Intel • Folsom, CA

321d • $139,710 - $197,230 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a CPU Microcode Designer responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Oversees definition, design, verification, and documentation for SoC (System on a Chip) development. Determines architecture design, logic design, and system simulation. Defines module interfaces/formats for simulation. Performs Logic design for integration of cell libraries, functional units, and subsystems into SoC full chip designs, Register Transfer Level coding, and simulation for SoCs. Contributes to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Performs all aspects of the SoC design flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing, and power to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing. Analyzes equipment to establish operation infrastructure, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results. May also review vendor capability to support development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 4+ years of experience -OR- a Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 3+ years of experience.
• 3+ combined experience in x86 CPU architecture, Micro controller, Firmware.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in HW design, HW architecture, IA, Core uArch, Firmware development.
• Experience with computer system or CPU features.
• Proficiency in C/C++/assembly/Perl/Python programming.
• Experience with RTL simulation debug.

Responsibilities

• Oversees definition, design, verification, and documentation for SoC development.
• Determines architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
• Defines module interfaces/formats for simulation.
• Performs Logic design for integration of cell libraries, functional units, and subsystems into SoC full chip designs.
• Conducts Register Transfer Level coding and simulation for SoCs.
• Contributes to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits.
• Performs all aspects of the SoC design flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing, and power.
• Creates a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
• Analyzes equipment to establish operation infrastructure.
• Conducts experimental tests and evaluates results.
• Reviews vendor capability to support development.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stock options
• Bonuses
• Health benefits
• Retirement plans
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree