Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer
Role Summary
Member of Intel's CPU design team responsible for defining, developing, and optimizing RTL for microarchitectural features in next-generation processors. Works closely with architecture, verification, physical design, and SoC integration teams to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
Experience Level
Senior — role expects substantial prior experience (see Education Requirements for degree + years guidance).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include RTL design, microarchitecture implementation, and collaboration across engineering teams.
- Develop and optimize RTL logic and simulations for CPU blocks using SystemVerilog.
- Contribute to architecture and microarchitecture definition for CPU features.
- Optimize designs for power, performance, area, and timing (PPA).
- Ensure design integrity for physical implementation through appropriate strategies and tools.
- Review verification plans, assist in debugging failing RTL tests, and resolve issues.
- Document microarchitectural specifications and coordinate with SoC customers for integration.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience (education items are summarized under Education Requirements).
- Extensive RTL design experience using SystemVerilog and strong hardware modeling and logic debug skills (7+ years experience specified in posting).
- Experience with energy-efficient and low-power logic design techniques, including high-frequency optimization (5+ years specified).
- Experience with clock-domain crossing (CDC) and power-aware design (5+ years specified).
- Proficiency in scripting for automation and tooling (TCL, Perl, or Python; 3+ years specified).
- Familiarity with static timing analysis, UPF, lint checks, and timing convergence processes (preferred).
- Knowledge of CPU power-management concepts (power/electrical budgeting, DVFS, thermal, P/C states) and system architecture is a plus.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree in the same fields with 5+ years of relevant experience. PhD in a related field is listed as preferred (with 2+ years of experience). Fields referenced: Electrical/Computer Engineering and Computer Science.
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.
