CPU Front-end Design Manager

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About This Role

  • Intel's P-Core organization is seeking a highly experienced engineering manager to lead the Memory Execution Unit (MEU) Front-End development team responsible for delivering world-class CPU microarchitecture solutions for next-generation Server and Client products.
  • The manager will own end-to-end execution of the MEU cluster across RTL Design, Design Verification, and Formal Verification, driving feature development from architecture definition through RTL implementation, pre-silicon validation, quality signoff, and silicon readiness.
  • This role requires a strong technical leader who can build and grow a high-performing organization, drive execution excellence, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver predictable first time-right silicon.
  • Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Own end-to-end delivery of the MEU cluster across RTL, DV, and Formal Verification functions. • Drive microarchitecture reviews, implementation strategy, verification closure, and quality signoff. • Ensure delivery of features meeting Power, Performance, Area (PPA), Quality, Reliability, and Security objectives. • Define execution strategy, milestones, risk mitigation plans, and resource allocation. • Drive adoption of advanced methodologies, automation, AI-assisted debug, formal technologies, and verification innovations.
  • People Leadership • Lead and grow an experienced team of RTL, DV, and Formal Verification engineers and technical leads. • Build leadership bench strength and succession plans. • Drive talent development, mentoring, career growth, retention, and organization health. • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Architecture, Design, Validation, Physical Design, DFT, Power, Security, and Product Engineering teams.
  • Influence technical decisions across multiple organizations and geographies.
  • Drive effective stakeholder management and executive communication.
  • Quality and Execution Excellence - Deliver predictable execution against major CPU program milestones, bug prevention, early bug interception, coverage closure, and validation quality improvements.
  • Ensure robust pre-silicon quality metrics and risk-based signoff methodology.
  • Establish best practices for RTL, DV, and Formal Verification across the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 15+ years of industry experience, or Master's degree with 12+ years of experience. • 5+ years of engineering management experience leading senior technical teams. • Strong expertise in CPU microarchitecture, RTL design, verification methodologies, and formal verification. • Proven experience delivering complex SoC/CPU products from definition through silicon. • Deep understanding of SystemVerilog, verification methodologies, assertions, coverage-driven verification, and formal tools. • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional programs and geographically distributed teams.
  • Preferred Qualifications • Experience leading large Front-End CPU organizations spanning RTL, DV, and Formal Verification. • Expertise in Out-of-Order CPUs, Memory Subsystems, Cache Coherency, or Execution Units. • Strong understanding of performance, power, security, and quality tradeoffs. • Experience driving AI/ML-based validation methodologies and automation initiatives. • Proven track record of building high-performing organizations and developing future leaders. • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

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