Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer
Intel· Semiconductors· Aug 13, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 75 days ago
Austin, TX
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Full-time
Senior
$164K–$312K
8+ years exp
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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
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirement
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 8 years of work experience OR
• Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 7 years of work experience OR
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 4 years of work experience.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• 6 years of experience in silicon development in CPU microarchitecture and logic design.
• 5 years of experience in technical leadership including delivering successful IP Projects.
• 6 years of experience with Timing Closure, Power Convergence; integer and/or floating point, OOO execution, reservation station design.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field.
• 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 Hire
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin
Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro
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 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: $164,470.00-311,890.00 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.
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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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