Senior CPU Design Automation Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

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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
Do you want to be a part of the one of the most advanced CPU teams in the world, responsible for the development of the low power, high performance microprocessors at Intel?

In this visible, multi-functional role, you will be an integral member of a high-functioning and diverse Front End CAD team that defines, develops, tests and supports RTL and Verification CAD tool flows such as RTL simulation, emulation, Static Analysis, advanced Verification technologies, CI/CD.
This multi-disciplinary team consistently pushes the edge of technology and adopts best-in-class automation practices to allow for smooth RTL, Verification and backend development of our complex microprocessors. If you are someone with great software skills and exemplary engineering curiosity, this is your opportunity to apply those skills in aiding the development of microprocessor designs that are an essential part of the current and future Intel microprocessors.

Who You Are

Some of the responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain flows, scripts and systems around the RTL design and Verification development cycle like RTL design, Static tools, Low-Power analysis, Coverage.

• Solve complex inter-domain problems in the environment that straddle CAD vendor tools, automation flows, RTL to Layout design and cloud infrastructure.
  Continuously innovate to implement state-of-art strategies including ML/AI to improve our automation infrastructure.

• Work with the Intel cloud team for most efficient compute scaling and utilization for the billions of simulation cycles being run.

• Using big-data and analytics platforms like Splunk to provide relevant data and visualizations for design environment efficiency.

• Define methodologies and architect flow solutions tied to internal and vendor-based RTL/Verification CAD tools.

• Act as focal point between design and tool vendors for issues and feature enhancements.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills to be able to debug complex cross-domain problems (RTL, implementation, software tools, IT) being relatively independent.

• Very good inter-personal skills to work with and influence multiple teams to come up with solutions for deep technical problems.

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 Software, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in Software, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience

• At least 4+ years of experience in programming/scripting skills in Python or Perl or C/C++.

• At least 4+ years of experience with one of the following:

  • Hardware description languages (Verilog, System Verilog) and RTL/Validation tools (VCS, Questasim etc)

  • RTL Static Analysis tools (VC-Spyglass, Lint) or Software engineering, Dev-Ops, machine-learning.

  • Backend Design implementation methodologies and tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, Primetime, Primepower, ICV and more.

• At least 4+ years of experience in Linux including shell scripting (e.g. csh, bash).

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel’s leadership products. This business group leverages an incomparable mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unleash the most innovative, amazing, and exciting 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 Trust

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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: $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 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.

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