CPU Power Optimization Engineer

Job Details

Intel creates world‑changing technology that improves the lives of every person on the planet. Join us as we continue to innovate in high‑performance, low‑power CPU design.

• Drive power optimization efforts across architecture and RTL
• Identify opportunities to reduce dynamic and leakage power
• Propose and guide implementation of low‑power RTL changes
• Conduct feature‑ and workload‑based power analysis
• Close gaps between measured and targeted power on CPUs in development
• Develop and enhance power analysis and optimization methodologies
• Collaborate with architecture and RTL owners to deliver measurable results
• Provide recommendations for future CPU power architecture

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science or related field with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with 1+ year of experience.

• Low‑power CPU design
• Dynamic and leakage power estimation and reduction at architecture, RTL, block synthesis, or circuit level
• RTL design and RTL‑level power optimization strategies

• Proficiency with industry‑standard power estimation tools
• Scripting/automation skills
• Good understanding of CPU architecture and SoC‑level power behavior
• Experience driving RTL‑level power optimization in collaboration with design teams
• Familiarity with Intel CPU architectures (strong plus)

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: $ -  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.

This role will require an on‑site presence.

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.