CPU Microcode Design Engineer

Job Description

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Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let’s do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the links below!

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Do you want to engineer the future? The E-core CPU team is powered by some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry and we need you. Intel is during an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person. We are designing future generations of high-performance E-core CPUs using the most advanced and innovative process technologies. This industry leading performance per watt CPU helps power the latest generation of Intel laptops and desktops, 5G base stations, micro-servers and other Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning devices. If you are looking to grow and develop your skillsets while be surrounded by highly motivated and knowledge teammates, then this is the organization for you.

E-Core CPUs are:
Powering the latest Intel 13th Generation laptops, desktops and high-end gaming platforms
Engine that is driving 5G communications by serving as the base-station that delivers essential data from your electronic devices across the world at maximum bandwidth
Brains in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning devices
Powering the latest Google Chromebooks that is enabling a full virtual learning experience for many students.

The E-core Microcode Team at Intel is looking for candidates who have an interest in X86 Architecture and developing Microcode for Intel's next generation E-core microprocessors.

As an CPU Microcode Design Engineer, you will be responsible for coding microcode features for X86 microprocessors.  Willing to work in a fast-paced and innovative team environment. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Defining and developing innovative Architecture and Microarchitecture for Intel's next generation E-core Microprocessor.
• Analyzing existing developed code, understanding and gathering new requirements, developing new algorithms or changes required, documenting for review and communication, creating and negotiating a development plan, writing the code, and debugging that code for functionality and performance requirements.
• Interacting and communicating with Architecture, Logic design, and Validation teams to achieve their coding goals.
• Supporting this code through tape-in and future steppings, either through patching or code rewrites. Being member of the Microcode team, candidate will be also reviewing others' code and helping to improve group productivity and accuracy.

The CPU Microcode Design Engineer should possess the attributes below:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and interaction skills

Qualifications

What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

• The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience described below or a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with firmware development in C or C++.
• 1+ years’ experience or education in Computer Architecture and/or Micro Architecture techniques.

• 1+ years’ experience with logic design using Verilog and debug using industry standard tools. 

How to Stand out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 4+ years' experience.

• 2+ years’ experience simulator development using C++.
• 2+ years’ experience logic design using Verilog and debug using industry standard tools. 
• Strong familiarity with CPU architecture/assembly

Amazing Benefits!

Here at Intel, we invest in our people. Beyond health, dental, and retirement benefits, Intel’s benefits package includes 14 paid holidays per calendar year, three weeks of paid vacation, and four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment.  Intel also offers employees five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance, and an employee stock purchase program. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here: https://jobs.intel.com/benefits

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.

Other Locations

US, Hillsboro

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.