Memory Circuit Design Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Memory Circuit Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and develop advanced memory circuits (SRAMs, caches, multi-ported register files, ROMs, custom memories) and associated digital circuitry for high-performance CPU and SoC products.
Work on the CPU Circuit Technology team collaborating with architects, process technology, physical design, and product engineering to optimize power, performance, area (PPA) and scalability on advanced CMOS nodes.
Experience Level
Mid-level. See Education Requirements for degree-specific experience ranges.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include delivering memory circuit IP and methodologies from concept through implementation.
- Design, characterize and simulate full-custom and compiler-based SRAMs, caches, register files, ROMs and custom memories.
- Perform cache design, critical-path analysis and custom block design.
- Drive memory path-finding and PPA optimization (power, performance, area).
- Design memory bit-cells, periphery IC circuits and automation for memory arrays.
- Develop and validate memory array/IP and pursue circuit-level innovation.
- Define and implement methodology and meet project schedules and milestones.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architecture, process, physical design, product engineering).
Requirements
Minimum technical must-haves and additional preferred skills.
- Must-have: Proficiency in CMOS circuit design and memory circuit design with strong understanding of PPA trade-offs.
- Must-have: Expertise in VLSI circuits and common design methodologies; experience with circuit characterization and simulation flows.
- Must-have: Experience with cache design, critical-path analysis, and memory array/IP design.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ownership mindset and ability to deliver against schedules.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Nice-to-have: Low-power implementation techniques, familiarity with circuit/layout trade-offs, and experience with industry-standard digital design tools, variation analysis, and signal integrity analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or Master's in the same fields with 4+ years; or PhD in the same fields with 2+ years of relevant educational or work experience. Educational experience may be satisfied via a combination of industry experience, internships, coursework or research. Related technical fields and equivalent practical experience are acceptable.
About the Company
Company: Intel Corporation
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.
