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Principal Engineer- CPU Circuit Design

Intel

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Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As CPU Circuit Design Lead, you will lead the development of advanced digital circuits for custom blocks such as SRAM, register files, memory compilers, Custom Data path, and caches. You will be instrumental in designing floorplans, optimizing circuits for power, performance, area, timing, and yield goals, and ensuring functionality through rigorous simulation and verification processes. You will also help in build and lead a circuit design team to oversee design creation, testing, and performance analysis, ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and timelines. Business group The Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) is at the core of Intel's innovation, focusing on designing and building cutting-edge silicon and platform technologies that power Intel's products. With a commitment to excellence, the group drives advancements in circuit design, architecture, and performance optimization to enable transformative computing solutions. Joining SPE means contributing to Intel's broader mission to deliver world-class technologies that shape the future of computing. Key Responsibilities - Design digital circuits for custom blocks, including SRAM, register files, memory compilers, Custom Data path, and caches. - Develop floorplans and optimize circuits for power, performance, area, timing, and yield goals. - Perform circuit design, schematic entry, simulation, and verification to ensure functionality and reliability. - Manage, guide, and support the activities and performance of circuit design engineers in team across memory, and/or custom digital domains. - Provide strategic direction on design drawings, test plans, electrical and timing analysis, and component evaluation. - Improve and automate design flows and methodologies for streamlined execution. - Collaborate with RTL designers, physical designers, and verification engineers to address design inefficiencies and resolve pre- and post-silicon performance issues. - Collaborate with architecture and layout teams to optimize circuits for functionality, robustness, and electrical capabilities. - Develop and mentor other technical leaders and foster innovation within and across teams. - Align organizational goals with technical vision and formulate strategies to deliver leadership solutions. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's OR Master degree in electrical engineering or electronics engineering, or a related field with 17+ years of experience in circuit design - Proficiency in circuit design, simulation tools, and methodologies. - Expertise in optimizing circuits for performance, power, area, timing, and yield goals. - Strong understanding of memory blocks, transistor level design and test tools. Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams and foster collaboration. - Proven track record in driving technical strategy and delivering leadership solutions across an organization. - Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Apply now to take on this impactful role and contribute to Intel's legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in the semiconductor industry. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (India) Primary Location: India, Bangalore Additional Locations: 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 This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter. 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.

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