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Responsibilities:
Drives performance verification (PV) methodology and circuit / timing quality signoff for the CPU team.
Evaluates new process nodes through circuit simulations and/or block scaling methods, recommends frequency targets for the CPU with an early understanding of u-architectural growth.
Makes informed trade-offs between performance, power, area, and effort.
Works with design domains RTL/circuit/SD to converge to timing targets with no compromise on quality or schedule.
In addition to pre-silicon responsibilities, this individual will grow to own pre-to-post silicon VF correlation and drive debug of circuit marginality sightings.
Must demonstrate a track record of execution and design ownership in advanced process technologies.
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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors & 6+ years or Masters & 4+ years in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of CPU circuit or backend design experience.
5+ years of experience in circuit design and STA.
Preferred Qualifications:
In-depth circuit design knowledge and ability to make PPA tradeoff decisions.
In-depth STA knowledge and circuit quality signoff criteria for tape-in.
Ability to guide debug of post-silicon circuit marginality sightings.
Ability to handle incomplete, fuzzy task definitions and drive them to closure.
Hands on individual contributor who can delegate when necessary to meet stringent schedules.
Led technical teams of 2-3 engineers.
Self-motivated, team player and easy to work with.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Texas, AustinAdditional 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: $141,910.00-269,100.00 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 be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * 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 and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus 6 or more years of experience
- Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus 4 or more years of experience
- 5 or more years of CPU circuit or backend design experience
- 5 or more years of experience in circuit design and static timing analysis
- In-depth circuit design knowledge and ability to make performance, power, and area tradeoff decisions
- In-depth static timing analysis knowledge and circuit quality signoff knowledge for tape-in
- Ability to guide debugging of post-silicon circuit marginality sightings
- Ability to handle incomplete task definitions and drive them to closure
- Hands-on individual contributor able to delegate when necessary to meet schedules
- Experience leading technical teams of 2 to 3 engineers
- Self-motivated team player with strong collaboration skills
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