Senior CPU Logic Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior CPU Logic Design Engineer

Role Summary

Join Intel's Core Engineering Group to design micro-architecture and RTL for the Out-of-Order performance core used across Intel CPUs. The role focuses on allocation and resource-management mechanisms that affect performance, power, and scalability.

You will take features from architecture exploration through SystemVerilog RTL development, validation support, debug, and tape-in readiness while working with architecture, verification, physical design, power-performance, and post-silicon teams.

Experience Level

Senior - requires at least 5 years of experience in RTL logic design and development.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include defining micro-architecture, implementing RTL, driving feature delivery, and collaborating across functional teams.

• Define and document micro-architectural solutions for allocation and resource management.
• Develop and maintain RTL (SystemVerilog) for complex CPU features.
• Own features from architecture exploration through RTL implementation, validation support, debug, and tape-in readiness.
• Lead design efforts and drive micro-architectural tradeoff discussions.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, verification, physical design, power-performance, and post-silicon teams.
• Support debug, functional validation, and performance/power analysis during design closure.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

Must-have:

• At least 5 years of RTL logic design and development experience using SystemVerilog.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, micro-architecture, and digital design principles.
• Proven experience defining and implementing complex micro-architectural features.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; ability to drive features independently from definition through validation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience collaborating with architecture, validation, design, and post-silicon teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with design partitioning and micro-architectural tradeoff analysis.
• Experience developing functional validation and coverage plans with verification teams.
• Background in high-performance CPU or cache/memory subsystem designs.
• Experience with timing closure, power optimization, and performance analysis; power-aware RTL coding techniques.
• Familiarity with advanced design methodologies, scripting, and automation; experience with distributed cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

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.