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Intel

CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$91K - $172K/yr

... apply circuit design fundamentals to deliver innovative solutions that improve processor performance, power efficiency, area, timing, and manufacturability. As a CPU Design Engineer, you will ...

Ampere Computing LLC

Circuit Design Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$147K - $220K/yr

As a member of the Ampere Circuit Team, you will contribute to the design of high-performance ... Electrical or Computer Engineering - Bachelor's degree & 5 years of related experience; or MS ...

Intel

CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$141K - $269K/yr

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 ...

Intel Corporation

CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$141K - $269K/yr

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 ...

Nvidia

Senior Circuit Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

We are now looking for a Senior Circuit Design Engineer! NVIDIA stands at the intersection of hardware excellence and AI breakthrough, where every line of code and every chip design ripples across ...

Broadcom

Staff Memory Circuit Design Engineer

Irvine, CA

$108K - $172K/yr

Staff Memory Circuit Design Engineer We are looking for energetic and passionate memory design engineers to join our Central Engineering Group and be part of an elite memory team responsible for the ...

Altera

Analog Circuit Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$133K - $190K/yr

About the Role As a Sr. Mixed Signal Design Engineer you will be part of a team designing various mixed-signal circuit designs on Intel FPGAs such as voltage regulators, bandgaps and bias circuits ...

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CPU Circuit Design Engineer

Intel

Austin, TX

$91K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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19th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Job Details:Job Description: 

About the Role

Join our CPU Design team and help develop the next generation of high-performance processors. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of custom digital and memory circuits that power advanced CPU architectures. Working alongside architecture, layout, verification, and design teams, you will apply circuit design fundamentals to deliver innovative solutions that improve processor performance, power efficiency, area, timing, and manufacturability.

As a CPU Design Engineer, you will participate in the design and verification of custom digital circuits, memory structures, and cache subsystems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, support product development milestones, and drive continuous improvements in design methodologies and automation flows.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Design, develop, and optimize custom digital circuits for CPU and memory/cache subsystems.
  • Perform circuit design, schematic entry, simulation, analysis, and verification of CPU building blocks.
  • Analyze and optimize designs for power, performance, area (PPA), timing, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.
  • Collaborate with CPU architecture, layout, physical design, and validation teams to deliver robust circuit solutions.
  • Support development of Design-for-Test (DFT) structures, memory test methodologies, and characterization activities.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving circuit design and performance issues throughout the development cycle.
  • Contribute to automation, tool development, and methodology improvements that increase design efficiency and quality.
  • Present technical findings, design results, and project updates to team members and stakeholders.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Learning agility and technical curiosity.
  • Effective collaboration and teamwork.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong communication, initiative, and ownership.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.

See Intel Benefitsfor more details.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

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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For information on Intel's immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:


Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any STEM related degree with 1+ years of experience in a high-tech company. Or a Master's Degree in the same filed with 3+ month of educational or work experience.

Your experience noted above must be in the following;

  • Complementary MOS (CMOS) circuits design
  • Digital logic and optimization
  • Circuit design trade-offs for power, performance and area
  • Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)
  • Memory design experience

Preferred

  • Low power implementation techniques
Job Type:College GradShift: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: $91,150.00-172,860.00 USDThe 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.

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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.

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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1968

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