RTL Design Engineer

Intel Corporation•Austin, TX

1d•$91,150 - $172,860•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below. Life at Intel As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping Intel's next-generation, high-performance microprocessors. Leveraging your technical expertise, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of CPUs that drive innovative computing solutions across various industries. By developing cutting-edge logic designs and collaborating with a dynamic, cross-functional team, you will help Intel deliver world-class processors that meet the demands of modern computing applications, including energy-efficient performance and advanced functionality. Your work will directly impact Intel's mission to create world-changing technology and enrich the lives of every person on earth.

Requirements

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or any relevant STEM related degree.
3+ months of experience in each the following areas (experience may be gained through coursework or Internship and MUST be included on your resume as coursework or project / internship experience):
CPU Logic Design
Computer Architecture and / or Microprocessors
Digital design and /or RTL coding
Verilog/System Verilog and/or VHDL
Scripting languages (such as Python, Perl, TCL)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 1+ years' experience.
Knowledge of energy-efficient and low-power logic design techniques, including optimization for high-frequency applications.
Familiarity with software tools and methodologies used in RTL design, verification, and simulation.
Experience in floating point units, branch prediction, cache design, RISC-V)
Understanding of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language.
Experience in high-speed circuit design and optimization for datapath circuits and arrays.
Knowledge of circuit planning, timing convergence, and other advanced design techniques.
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Develop logic design and register transfer level (RTL) coding for CPU components, such as cell libraries, functional units, and CPU IP blocks.
Participate actively in defining architecture and microarchitecture features to optimize CPU performance, power, and area.
Write RTL and employ strategies to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals while ensuring design integrity and readiness for physical implementation.
Review and refine verification plans and tests to ensure correct implementation of design features.
Resolve failing RTL tests and implement corrective measures to meet design specifications.
Document microarchitectural specifications (MAS) for CPU features and ensure their alignment with project goals.
Support SoC customers to achieve seamless integration of the CPU block into larger designs.