Design Engineer - Neuromorphic Computing

Intel Corporation • Austin, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful. The Opportunity: For nearly a decade, Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab-together with a global ecosystem of 250+ research groups-has explored architectures, algorithms, and software inspired by the brain's extraordinary efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. Our Loihi series of research chips pioneered event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing, fueling over 100 peer-reviewed publications that validate the promise of this novel approach. Now, we're entering an exciting new chapter: transforming these breakthroughs into real-world products that will power the coming era of physical AI systems-beyond the reach of GPUs and mainstream AI accelerators. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computing, from transistor-level innovation to software abstractions, join us. Help define the next wave of AI technology that harnesses the proven advantages of Intel's neuromorphic computing technology with the versatility demanded by modern AI workloads. Position Overview: We are growing our silicon team, seeking experienced designers passionate about innovation at the intersection between emerging semiconductor technology and novel computing paradigms. As a member of Intel's neuromorphic silicon team, you will contribute across a range of design levels and methodologies, from writing RTL to integrating and validating IP to enabling emulation flows on FPGA platforms. Candidates should be familiar with front-end and back-end design cycles as well as FPGA prototyping. You will work with architects, RTL designers, verification engineers and software developers to achieve product quality and performance KPIs. An openness to learning new technologies and methodologies, such as asynchronous design, is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelors and 5+ years or Masters and 3+ years in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in ASIC designs or FPGA prototyping platforms.
• 3+ years of proficiency in System Verilog and C/C++.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pre-silicon customer enablement on FPGA platforms.
• Experience with large scale FPGA platforms like HAPS and/or emulation frameworks like ZeBu.

Responsibilities

• Model, prototype, and document new features for improving product KPIs and expanding workload breadth.
• Evaluate tradeoffs in partnership with architects and algorithms researchers.
• Work with verification engineers to debug test failures and identify design/RTL bugs.
• Enable application-level pre-silicon verification and accelerate the software development lifecycle by working with system software developers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees