Intel

CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Intel$141K — $269K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master's degree with 4+ years in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of CPU circuit or backend design experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in circuit design and static timing analysis (STA).
  • In-depth knowledge of PPA (performance, power, area) trade-offs.
  • Experience guiding debug efforts for post-silicon circuit issues.

Responsibilities

  • Drive performance verification (PV) methodology and ensure circuit/timing quality signoff for the CPU team.
  • Evaluate new process nodes using simulations and recommend frequency targets for the CPU based on architectural growth.
  • Make informed trade-offs between performance, power, area, and effort to optimize designs.
  • Collaborate with design teams (RTL/circuit/SD) to meet timing targets without sacrificing quality or deadlines.
  • Own the transition from pre-silicon to post-silicon verification and drive debug of circuit marginality sightings.
  • Demonstrate a strong track record of execution and ownership in using advanced process technologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and stock bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health benefit programs.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Generous vacation policy.
  • Flexible hybrid work model allowing for on-site and off-site work.
Full Job Description
Job Details:

Job Description: 

Responsibilities:

  • Drives performance verification (PV) methodology and circuit / timing quality signoff for the CPU team.

  • Evaluates new process nodes through circuit simulations and/or block scaling methods, recommends frequency targets for the CPU with an early understanding of u-architectural growth.

  • Makes informed trade-offs between performance, power, area, and effort.

  • Works with design domains RTL/circuit/SD to converge to timing targets with no compromise on quality or schedule.

  • In addition to pre-silicon responsibilities, this individual will grow to own pre-to-post silicon VF correlation and drive debug of circuit marginality sightings.

  • Must demonstrate a track record of execution and design ownership in advanced process technologies.

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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors & 6+ years or Masters & 4+ years in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 5+ years of CPU circuit or backend design experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in circuit design and STA.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • In-depth circuit design knowledge and ability to make PPA tradeoff decisions.

  • In-depth STA knowledge and circuit quality signoff criteria for tape-in.

  • Ability to guide debug of post-silicon circuit marginality sightings.

  • Ability to handle incomplete, fuzzy task definitions and drive them to closure.

  • Hands on individual contributor who can delegate when necessary to meet stringent schedules.

  • Led technical teams of 2-3 engineers.

  • Self-motivated, team player and easy to work with.

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:

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.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

Work Model for this Role

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.

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