CPU Microcode Designer

Job Description

 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.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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/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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.  

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Other Locations

US, Santa Clara

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.Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $139,710.00-$197,230.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

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. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.