CPU RTL Design Engineer

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* Job Description:

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* 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.

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The Role and Impact

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping Intel's next-generation processors. You will focus on designing and optimizing the logic for our cutting-edge CPUs, enabling the development of cell libraries, functional units, and CPU IP blocks for integration into full-chip designs. In this role, your contributions will directly influence Intel's mission to deliver industry-leading performance, energy efficiency, and design innovation.

By participating in defining architecture and microarchitecture features, you will help create transformative technology that enriches the lives of people worldwide and enables Intel to engineer a brighter future.

Key Responsibilities

+ Design and optimize logic structures, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for CPU development.

+ Collaborate on defining architecture and microarchitecture features of CPU designs, ensuring alignment with power, performance, and area goals.

+ Apply logic optimization strategies to meet timing, power, and design integrity requirements.

+ Document microarchitectural specifications (MAS) for the CPU features being designed.

+ Work closely with SoC customers to facilitate high-quality integration and functionality of the CPU IP block.

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* Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science with 6+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 4+ years of experience; OR PhD with 2+ years of experience.

- Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog, V2K, or System Verilog, with extensive knowledge of hardware modeling and logic debug environments.

- Demonstrated expertise in energy-efficient and low-power logic design, including techniques for high-frequency optimization.

- Hands-on experience with static timing analysis, cross-clock domain crossings, UPF, and lint checks.

- Scripting proficiency in languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

Preferred Qualifications

- Deep knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language.

- Background in high-speed circuit design and optimization for datapaths, circuits, and arrays.

- Familiarity with circuit planning, timing convergence, and CPU architecture fundamentals.

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 school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

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* Education Requirement:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of work experience OR

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of work experience OR

- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of work experience.

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* Minimum Required Qualifications:

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* - 2+ years' experience with static timing analysis, cross-clock domain crossings, UPF, and lint checks.

-  2+ years' experience with Scripting in languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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* - Deep knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language.

- Background in high-speed circuit design and optimization for datapaths, circuits, and arrays.

- Familiarity with circuit planning, timing convergence, and CPU architecture fundamentals.

Join Intel and be part of a passionate team driving innovation and advancing the future of technology. Apply now to make a meaningful impact.

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.

** Benefits at Intel*
* Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers ()  for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

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* Experienced Hire

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