As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for ...
As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for ...
As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for ...
As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for ...
Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation ...
Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation ...
$100K - $500K/yr
We are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to define and implement RTL for high-performance CPUs. You'll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, and ...
$100K - $500K/yr
We are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to define and implement RTL for high-performance CPUs. You'll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, and ...
Sr. Engineer, CPU RTL Design
Austin, TX · On-site
$100K - $500K/yr
We are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to define and implement RTL for high-performance CPUs. You'll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, and ...
Sr. Engineer, CPU RTL Design
Austin, TX · On-site
$100K - $500K/yr
We are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to define and implement RTL for high-performance CPUs. You'll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, and ...
CPU RTL LLC Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
As a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture and also help with architecture/product definition through early ...
CPU RTL LLC Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
As a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture and also help with architecture/product definition through early ...
CPU Systems RTL Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power ... Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications. Preferred ...
CPU Systems RTL Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power ... Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications. Preferred ...
Sr Principal Engineer, CPU Design
Austin, TX · On-site
$171K - $296K/yr
Summary of Role: We're seeking a CPU RTL design engineer with prior experience in creating structural RTL for one of the following: CPU, GPU, DSP, Interconnects, memory controllers or compute ...
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Sr Principal Engineer, CPU Design
Austin, TX · On-site
$171K - $296K/yr
Summary of Role: We're seeking a CPU RTL design engineer with prior experience in creating structural RTL for one of the following: CPU, GPU, DSP, Interconnects, memory controllers or compute ...
New
CPU Systems RTL Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power ... Help the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. • Performance ...
CPU Systems RTL Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power ... Help the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. • Performance ...
As a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early ...
As a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early ...
We are looking for an experienced engineer to help drive architecture and RTL for world-class CPU ... design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Verification - support the ...
We are looking for an experienced engineer to help drive architecture and RTL for world-class CPU ... design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Verification - support the ...
RISCV CPU System RTL Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
Knowledge of high-performance design strategies and trade-offs in CPU microarchitecture ... RTL Engineer, you will own or contribute to the following: * Explore performance and power ...
RISCV CPU System RTL Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
Knowledge of high-performance design strategies and trade-offs in CPU microarchitecture ... RTL Engineer, you will own or contribute to the following: * Explore performance and power ...
We are looking for an experienced engineer to help drive architecture and RTL for world-class CPU ... design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Verification - support the ...
We are looking for an experienced engineer to help drive architecture and RTL for world-class CPU ... design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Verification - support the ...
CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer - Site Lead
Beaverton, OR · On-site
$106.60K - $140.50K/yr
As a CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer, you will own or participate in the following: • ... refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Validation ...
CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer - Site Lead
Beaverton, OR · On-site
$106.60K - $140.50K/yr
As a CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer, you will own or participate in the following: • ... refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Validation ...
CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer - Site Lead
$106.60K - $140.50K/yr
Description As a CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer, you will own or participate in the following ... refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Validation ...
CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer - Site Lead
$106.60K - $140.50K/yr
Description As a CPU MicroArchitect / RTL Engineer, you will own or participate in the following ... refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals • Validation ...
RISCV CPU Systems Architecture/RTL Engineer - Senior Level
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
Knowledge of high-performance design strategies and trade-offs in CPU microarchitecture ... RTL Engineer, you will own or contribute to the following: * Explore performance and power ...
RISCV CPU Systems Architecture/RTL Engineer - Senior Level
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$117.40K - $160.90K/yr
Knowledge of high-performance design strategies and trade-offs in CPU microarchitecture ... RTL Engineer, you will own or contribute to the following: * Explore performance and power ...
RTL Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$105.65K - $200.34K/yr
Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required ... Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions ...
RTL Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$105.65K - $200.34K/yr
Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required ... Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions ...
CPU Micro-architect/RTL Designer (Multiple Locations)
Austin, TX · On-site
$148.30K - $250.70K/yr
As a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early ...
CPU Micro-architect/RTL Designer (Multiple Locations)
Austin, TX · On-site
$148.30K - $250.70K/yr
As a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early ...
RTL Design Engineer
$105.65K - $200.34K/yr
Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required ... Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions ...
RTL Design Engineer
$105.65K - $200.34K/yr
Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required ... Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions ...
RTL Design Engineer
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$105.65K - $200.34K/yr
Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required ... Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions ...
RTL Design Engineer
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$105.65K - $200.34K/yr
Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required ... Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions ...
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| Aspect | Cpu Rtl Design Engineer | Cpu Verification Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Designing and developing RTL code for CPU components | Verifying and testing RTL designs for correctness |
| Skills & Certifications | HDL languages (Verilog/VHDL), FPGA/ASIC design experience | HDL, testbench development, simulation tools |
| Work Environment | Design teams, hardware development labs | Verification teams, simulation environments |
| Industry Usage | Semiconductor companies, CPU design firms | ASIC/FPGA verification, chip validation |
While both roles require HDL knowledge and work within hardware design environments, Cpu Rtl Design Engineers focus on creating the RTL code for CPU components, whereas Cpu Verification Engineers concentrate on testing and validating those designs to ensure functionality and performance.

Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 23 days ago
Intel rating
8.8
Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
9th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering 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.
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We developed the Intel microprocessors, a foundational technology that powers a diverse range of devices-from entry-level PCs to high-end gaming desktops and laptops, as well as data center solutions and many other applications. As part of our team, you will help design the next generation of high-performance microprocessors. We are looking for a skilled individual who is hands-on with RTL implementation for integer, floating point and reservation station logic and can provide technical leadership to deliver world-class products.
As a CPU RTL Logic Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Collaborates, drives and develops logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required to generate cell libraries, functional units, and the CPU IP block for integration in full chip designs.
Participates actively in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed.
Applies various strategies, tools, and methods to write RTL and optimize logic to qualify the design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals as well as design integrity for physical implementation.
Reviews the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly and resolves and implements corrective measures for failing RTL tests to ensure correctness of features.
Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and support to the design team leadership including proposing creative, innovative methodology and process initiatives to consistently improve efficiency and quality.
Cross team collaboration: Work closely with architecture and backend teams and with other design teams towards achieving best-in-class products.
Build a strong and technically vital organization. Cultivate and reinforce appropriate group values, norms and behaviors.
Behavioral traits that we are looking for:
Excellent in problem-solving, analytical
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborative environment
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of work experience OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of work experience OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of work experience.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in silicon development in the areas of CPU or logic design.
5+ years of experience in technical leadership and in delivering successful IP Projects.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Experience on x86 CPU microarchitecture.
Experience with driving front end methodologies and championing the use of automation / AI tools to realize tangible benefits visible at the product level.
Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research, and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.
Benefits at Intel
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Texas, AustinAdditional Locations:US, Oregon, HillsboroBusiness group:Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.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/ABenefitsWe 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: $164,470.00-311,890.00 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.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.About Intel
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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
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Santa Clara, CA, US
Year founded
1968