CPU Circuit Memory Design Engineer

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About This Role

  • About the Role Intel's CPU Circuit Technology team is seeking a highly motivated CPU Memory Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of high-performance, power-efficient processors.
  • In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of custom and compiler-based embedded memory solutions, including SRAMs, caches, register files, ROMs, and advanced memory circuits used in Intel CPUs and SoCs.
  • You will collaborate closely with architects, circuit designers, physical design engineers, process technologists, and validation teams to drive innovative memory solutions that enable industry-leading performance, power efficiency, and silicon density on advanced process technologies.
  • This role offers the opportunity to influence future CPU architecture through memory innovation while working on technologies that power millions of devices worldwide.
  • What You’ll Do This will be a fast-paced dynamic environment where you will work in the high performance, low power CPU design team on a wide spectrum of circuit activities including, but may not be limited to: Technical readiness, memory circuit design, characterization and simulations.
  • Cache design, critical path simulations and design custom blocks to meet stringent Power/Performance/Area constraints.
  • Memory path-finding activities and power, performance and area (PPA) optimization.
  • Memory bit-cell and complex periphery IC design and automation.
  • Memory array/IP design, memory circuit innovation.
  • Methodology definition tasks as well as executing project schedules.
  • Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Strong Ownership: Takes accountability for complex technical challenges and drives solutions through completion.
  • Technical Curiosity: Continuously seeks to learn, innovate, and improve designs through data-driven decision making.
  • Collaboration: Builds effective partnerships across architecture, design, layout, and validation teams.
  • Problem Solving: Applies analytical thinking to identify root causes and develop scalable solutions.
  • Execution Excellence: Delivers high-quality work while balancing technical depth, schedule commitments, and business priorities.
  • Communication Skills: Effectively communicates technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and technology challenges 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 Benefits for more details.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Educational r equirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
  • Note: For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S.
  • Immigration Sponsorship Information Minimum Qualifications and Experience : A Bachelor's degree in Electrical /Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related field with 4+ years of experience.
  • Or a Master's degree in the same filed with 2+ years of experience; or a PhD with 1 year of educational or work experience in the same filed.
  • Your experience described above must be in the following: CMOS circuit design, digital logic optimizations, and circuit trade-offs for power, performance, and area.
  • Experience in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) circuits and design methodologies Preferred Qualifications and Experience : Experience in low-power implementation techniques and memory design.
  • Familiarity with circuit and layout trade-offs for optimized design.
  • Knowledge of EBB design tools, flows and methodologies, and signal integrity analysis.
  • Why Join Intel? At Intel, you'll help shape the future of computing by developing memory technologies that power next-generation CPUs and AI-driven platforms.
  • You'll work alongside world-class engineers, influence cutting-edge silicon innovation, and have opportunities to grow your career while solving some of the industry's most challenging technical problems.
  • If you're passionate about advanced circuit design and creating technologies that impact billions of people worldwide, Intel is the place for you.

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: $141,910.00-200,340.00 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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