CPU Circuit Design Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
91K-173K Annually
Junior
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The Role
Designs and develops custom digital CPU circuits, including memories and caches. Performs floorplanning, schematic entry, simulation, verification, and optimization for power, performance, area, timing, leakage, robustness, and yield. Develops DFT models, memory test tools, and automated design flows. Collaborates with architecture, layout, and cross-functional teams to resolve CPU design issues and characterize memory instances and compilers.
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Do Something Wonderful!

Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and has a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Our team plays a key role in making all the Intel Products successful. We provide high speed custom circuit & memory compiler designs for Intel Cores on Client, Server and Networking products.

Who You Are

Your role includes but not limited to:

  • Designs, develops, and builds custom digital circuits for a CPU, including memory and caches.

  • Designs floorplans, performs circuit design, schematic entry, simulation for CPU blocks, and verifies functionality to optimize custom circuit for CPU power, performance, area, timing, and yield goals.

  • Creates block level DFT models, develops memory test tools, and improves and automates flows and methodologies to ensure streamlining of design.

  • Collaborates cross functionally to report design progress and to collect, track, and resolve any performance and CPU design issues.

  • Optimizes performance, power, and area, reduce leakage of CPU circuits, and drives characterization of individual memory instances and memory compilers.

  • Works with CPU architecture and layout teams to design circuit for best functionality, robustness, and electrical capabilities.

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering or any STEM related degree -OR- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering or any STEM related degree

  • 1+ years experience in the following areas. This also includes course/internship experience:

    • Complementary MOS (CMOS) circuits design

    • Digital logic and optimization

    • Circuit design trade-offs for power, performance and area

    • Memory design experience

          

Job Type:College Grad

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin

Additional 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: $91,150.00-172,860.00 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.

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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 or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related field
  • At least 1 year of experience, including course or internship experience, with CMOS circuit design
  • Experience with digital logic and optimization
  • Experience evaluating circuit design trade-offs for power, performance, and area
  • Memory design experience

Intel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Intel and has not been reviewed or approved by Intel.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

Our mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world, that’s the power of Intel Inside. With more ingenuity and creativity inside, our work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs to things that make everyday life better— they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you can help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

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