The Role and Impact
As a Circuit Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing cutting-edge digital circuits for custom blocks such as SRAM, register files, memory compilers, and caches. In this role, you'll focus on schematic entry, simulation, and functionality verification, ensuring designs meet power, performance, and area goals. Your contributions will directly impact the development of high-performance solutions used across Intel's data center technologies.
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You will be part of the Data Center Group (DCG), a team dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions that power the world's data centers and transform how businesses operate. By enabling advanced computing capabilities, the DCG team plays a critical role in supporting Intel's commitment to shaping the future of computing.
What You’ll Do
Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Design and optimize digital circuits for custom blocks, including SRAM, register files, memory compilers, and caches.
- Perform circuit design, schematic entry, simulation, and functionality verification for major blocks.
- Create block-level DFT models, develop memory test tools, and enhance design flows/methodologies for improved efficiency.
- Collaborate with architecture, layout, and cross-functional teams to ensure optimal circuit performance, power, area, and yield.
- Analyze and resolve circuit design issues, driving innovations to reduce leakage, optimize performance, and enhance robustness of circuits.
- Characterize memory instances and memory compilers to ensure high-quality designs that meet specified design goals.
Behavioral traits that we are looking for:
- Curiosity and Learning Agility: Demonstrates a passion for learning new technologies, seeks feedback, and quickly applies new knowledge to solve challenges.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Approaches technical challenges with analytical thinking, creativity, and a willingness to explore innovative solutions.
- Attention to Detail: Produces high-quality work, values accuracy, and understands the importance of precision in semiconductor design.
- Initiative and Ownership: Takes responsibility for assigned work, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, and follows through on commitments.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Works effectively with diverse teams, shares knowledge, and contributes to a positive and inclusive team environment.
- Communication Skills: Clearly communicates technical concepts, asks thoughtful questions, and actively participates in discussions and reviews.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
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You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or relevant field with 1+ years of educational or work experience. Or a Master’s degree in same field with 3+ months of educational experience.
Your experience described above must be in the following:
- Circuit simulation tools and methodologies.
- Digital circuit design, schematic entry, and verification processes.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Familiarity with designing circuits for power, performance, area, and yield optimization.
- Understanding of DFT models and memory characterization techniques.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
If you're excited about semiconductor technology, eager to learn from experienced engineers, and ready to contribute to products that impact millions of people around the world, we encourage you to apply.
Join Intel and help build the technologies that power the future.
Our shared goal is to move quickly to attract and engage strong early-career talent while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience and efficient hiring process.
Job Type:College GradShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, California, FolsomAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $105,650.00-149,150.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field, plus 1+ years of educational or work experience
- Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field, plus 3+ months of educational experience
- Experience with circuit simulation tools and methodologies
- Experience with digital circuit design, schematic entry, and verification processes
- Familiarity with power, performance, area, and yield optimization
- Understanding of DFT models and memory characterization techniques
Intel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Sabbaticals and paid time off are highlighted as signature elements, with an established program offering four weeks after four years or eight weeks after seven years. This distinctive time off is positioned as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave of 12 weeks and a New Parent Reintegration program, plus fertility benefits around $40,000 and up to $15,000 adoption reimbursement with no lifetime cap, are clearly stated. These programs are presented as standout components alongside broader family support resources.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with 2026 updates, a shift to Spring Health for EAP, and in‑network virtual medical visits covered at 100% beginning in 2026 indicate a comprehensive offering. These features signal an emphasis on robust medical access and mental health support.
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