CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Job Description

The Atom CPU Circuit Technology team is looking for a highly motivated and technically savvy experienced individual to join our team as Digital Circuit Design Engineer. Our team is responsible for developing full-custom as well as compiler based Large Signal Arrays (custom multi-ported register file), ROMs, SRAMs, power delivery and standard cell characterization for Atom CPU Hard IP and its derivatives. We are also involved in defining the PV methodology, post-silicon speed-path analysis, bin-split and PnP projections for Atom CPUs.

This will be a fast-paced dynamic environment where you will work in the high performance, low power CPU design group on a wide spectrum of circuit activities ranging from technical readiness, device and/or cell characterization, bit-cell simulations, critical path simulations and design custom blocks to meet stringent Power/Performance/Area constraints. You will be involved in methodology definition tasks as well as executing to project schedules.

Behavioral traits for this position would include logical thinking, very good verbal/written communication, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, and multi-tasking, good analytical and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required 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 Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering or any STEM related degree with 6+ years of experience in a high-tech company or master's degree in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering or any STEM related degree with 4+ years of experience in a high-tech company or PhD in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering or any STEM related degree with 2+ years of experience in a high-tech company.
3+ years of hands-on expertise and strong fundamentals in the following areas:

Complementary MOS (CMOS) circuits design.
Digital logic and optimizations.

Circuit design trade-off for power, performance and area.

Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI).

Preferred Qualifications:

Low power implementation techniques.

Memory design experience.

Inside this Business Group

In the Design Engineering Group (DEG), we take pride in developing the best-in-class SOCs, Cores, and IPs that power Intel’s products. From development, to integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness, our mission is to deliver leadership products through the pursuit of Moore’s Law and groundbreaking innovations.  DEG is Intel’s engineering group, supplying silicon to business units as well as other engineering teams.  As a critical provider of all Intel products, DEG leadership has a responsibility to ensure the delivery of these products in a cost efficient and effective manner.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Working Model

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. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.