CPU CAD Design Automation Engineer

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**Job Details:**

**Job Description:**

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, 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.

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

+ Develop and maintain flows, scripts and systems around the RTL to layout design and Verification development work cycle like RTL simulators, Low-Power checkers, Coverage, Synthesis, Place and Route, Timing Analysis, etc.
+ Solve complex inter-domain problems in the environment that straddle CAD vendor tools, automation flows, RTL to Layout design and cloud 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.
+ Continuously innovate to implement state-of-art strategies including ML/AI to improve our automation infrastructure.
+ 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.
+ Very good inter-personal skills to work with and influence multiple teams to come up with solutions for deep technical problems.
+ Exposure to Linux including shell scripting (e.g. csh, bash).
+ Exceptional problem solving skills to be able to debug complex cross-domain problems (RTL, implementation, software tools, IT) being relatively independent.
+ Exceptional problem solving skills to be able to debug complex cross-domain problems (RTL, implementation, software tools, IT) being relatively independent.

**Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualification

+ Bachelor's +10 years experience or Master's degree +5 years experience in relevant fields of engineering.
+ 5+ years experience in programming/scripting skills in Perl or Python or C/C+Preferred Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience with one of the following: Hardware description languages (Verilog, System Verilog) and RTL/Validation tools (VCS, Questasim etc) (or) Software engineering, Dev-Ops, machine-learning, Design implementation methodologies and tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, Primetime, Primepower, ICV and more.
+ Knowledge of VLSI physical and logical design as well as VLSI Design Automation tools.

**Job Type:**
Experienced Hire

**Shift:**
Shift 1 (United States of America)

**Primary Location:**
US, Texas, Austin

**Additional Locations:**
US, Oregon, Hillsboro

**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**
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.

**Benefits:**

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.

It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.

Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$186,070.00-349,850.00 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.

**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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