Senior CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineer responsible for designing and verifying custom digital CPU circuits, including memory, to meet targets for power, performance, area, timing, and yield. Works within the Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) and collaborates with architecture, layout, and cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality CPU blocks.

Experience Level

Senior level. Typical experience: 6+ years with a Bachelor's, 4+ years with a Master's, or 2+ years with a PhD (see Education Requirements for full details).

Responsibilities

Design, verify, and optimize CPU circuit blocks and memory instances across electrical and physical axes.

• Design custom digital circuits for CPU blocks and memory with emphasis on PPA (power, performance, area) and yield.
• Create and validate circuit designs via schematic entry, simulation, and functional validation.
• Perform timing analysis, noise analysis, and layout rule checks as part of comprehensive verification.
• Apply advanced CMOS technology and physical layout techniques to meet electrical and manufacturability requirements.
• Characterize memory instances and memory compilers to improve performance, power, and area.
• Enhance and automate design flows and methodologies to improve productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with CPU architecture, layout, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across the design flow.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required for successful performance in this role.

• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for circuit design and verification.
• Hands-on experience in circuit simulation, timing analysis, noise analysis, and reliability evaluations.
• Strong understanding of advanced CMOS technology and physical layout techniques.
• Experience with power optimization strategies and design-for-manufacturability practices.
• Experience characterizing memory instances and working with memory compilers.
• Ability to develop or improve automated design flows and verification methodologies.

Nice-to-have

• Proven cross-functional collaboration and clear technical communication skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving applied to complex circuit-design challenges.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of hands-on experience; OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of hands-on experience; OR PhD with 2+ years of hands-on experience. Fields specified: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical disciplines.

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.