Microarchitecture and Design Engineer - AI SoC

Job Title

Microarchitecture and Design Engineer - AI SoC

Role Summary

Join Intel's AI SoC organization to design and implement microarchitecture and RTL for system-on-chip products targeting AI workloads. The role focuses on RTL coding, microarchitecture feature definition, IP integration, and meeting power, performance, area, and timing (PPA/T) targets.

Work on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver validated, secure SoC logic blocks and support handoff from IP to full-chip integration.

Experience Level

Senior - expects substantial industry experience. Typical guidance from the posting: 9+ years with a Bachelor's, 6+ years with a Master's, or 5+ years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, verification support, and integration of SoC logic blocks.

• Develop logic design, RTL (SystemVerilog) coding, and simulation for SoC components.
• Define and implement microarchitecture and architecture features for logic blocks.
• Optimize RTL to meet power, performance, area, and timing targets.
• Perform quality checks across RTL, timing, power, and design integrity.
• Integrate and validate IP at the SoC level in collaboration with IP providers.
• Contribute to and review verification plans; identify and resolve RTL test failures.
• Apply secure development practices to address security objectives in the design.
• Drive quality-assurance compliance to ensure smooth IP-to-SoC handoffs.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. Degree details are summarized under Education Requirements below.

Must-have:

• Extensive experience in microarchitecture, RTL design, coding, and simulation using SystemVerilog.
• Strong knowledge of system-level design principles, including PPA (power, performance, area) optimization.
• Experience with timing and power convergence methodologies and associated tools.
• Experience integrating and validating IPs at the SoC level and debugging RTL failures.
• Familiarity with verification planning and execution.
• Knowledge of secure development practices for logic design.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-have / Preferred:

• SoC architecture and microarchitecture experience.
• Proficiency in clock-domain crossing analysis and implementation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with quality-assurance practices in logic design.
• Track record of disciplined execution and delivering under tight schedules.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is stated. The posting specifies experience equivalence: 9+ years with a Bachelor's, 6+ years with a Master's, or 5+ years with a PhD; experience may be obtained through a combination of degree, research, relevant job, or internship experience.

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.