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CPU RTL Design Engineer

Intel

USonsite$142k-$269k/yrPosted May 29, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • On-site role in Austin or Hillsboro
  • Competitive pay with stock bonuses
  • Work on CPU architecture at Intel

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  • On-site presence required

Why this role might suit you

The position offers a chance to apply deep RTL and low‑power design expertise to cutting‑edge CPU projects at a leading semiconductor company, with competitive compensation and on‑site collaboration in major Intel locations.

Skills

verilogsystem-verilogv2kpythonperltclstatic-timing-analysisupflintlow-power-designhigh-frequency-optimizationcpu-architecturex86-assemblyhigh-speed-circuit-design

About the role

Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

Life at Intel

The Role and Impact

Key Responsibilities

Design and optimize logic structures, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for CPU development.

Collaborate on defining architecture and microarchitecture features of CPU designs, ensuring alignment with power, performance, and area goals.

Document microarchitectural specifications (MAS) for the CPU features being designed.

Work closely with SoC customers to facilitate high-quality integration and functionality of the CPU IP block.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science with 6+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 4+ years of experience; OR PhD with 2+ years of experience. - Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog, V2K, or System Verilog, with extensive knowledge of hardware modeling and logic debug environments. - Demonstrated expertise in energy-efficient and low-power logic design, including techniques for high-frequency optimization. - Hands-on experience with static timing analysis, cross-clock domain crossings, UPF, and lint checks. - Scripting proficiency in languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

Preferred Qualifications - Deep knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language. - Background in high-speed circuit design and optimization for datapaths, circuits, and arrays. - Familiarity with circuit planning, timing convergence, and CPU architecture fundamentals.

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 school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications: Education Requirement: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of work experience OR • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of work experience OR • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of work experience.

Minimum Required Qualifications: • 2+ years' experience with static timing analysis, cross-clock domain crossings, UPF, and lint checks.

• 2+ years' experience with Scripting in languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language.

• Background in high-speed circuit design and optimization for datapaths, circuits, and arrays.

• Familiarity with circuit planning, timing convergence, and CPU architecture fundamentals.

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.

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 Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business group: Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.

Posting Statement:

Position of Trust N/A

Benefits

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 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.

Compensation

This Design Engineer role pays $142k-$269k/yr. Within typical range for design engineer roles in United States.

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