Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer – Power Management

Job Details:

Job Description: 

About the Role

Join Intel’s CPU Design Team within the Silicon & Platform Engineering (SPE) Group, where you will help architect and deliver next-generation, power-efficient, high-performance processors.

As a Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer – Power Management, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering CPU microarchitectures with strong emphasis on power management and energy-efficient design. This role is ideal for engineers who can contribute with minimal ramp-up and bring deep expertise in low-power CPU/SoC design.

You will partner closely with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to deliver industry-leading silicon.

What You’ll Do

• Define, design, and implement CPU microarchitecture features
• Develop and deliver RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog) for CPU IP blocks
• Drive power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization, with a strong focus on:
  • Power-aware RTL design
  • Energy-efficient architectures
• Design and validate multi-clock domain and CDC solutions
• Contribute to CPU power management features, including:
  • Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS)
  • Power/thermal management
  • Reset flows and power state transitions (P/C states)
• Debug complex RTL and collaborate with verification teams
• Partner with SoC integration teams for full-chip delivery
• Contribute to design methodology improvements and scalability

Behavioral Traits that we are looking for:

• Ownership & Accountability – operates independently with minimal guidance
• Depth over keywords – demonstrates hands-on expertise (not just tool exposure)
• Problem-solving rigor – able to debug and resolve complex design issues
• Collaboration mindset – works effectively across cross-functional teams
• Technical leadership – influences design decisions and drives best practices
• Bias for action & urgency – maintains strong execution pace in fast-moving environment

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.

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related filed with 9+ years of relevant experience. Or a Master's degree in the same field with 7+ years of experience.

You experience mentioned above must be in the following:

• Experience with power management concepts (e.g., DVFS, power states, budgeting)
• Experience in low-power / power-aware CPU or SoC RTL design
• RTL development (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
• Debug and system-level design understanding

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in multi-clock domain / CDC design
• Comprehensive knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, including x86 assembly language.
• Experience with high-speed circuit design and optimization, specifically for datapath, circuits, and arrays.
• Familiarity with circuit planning and timing convergence processes.
• Ability to leverage broad understanding of CPU architecture to deliver impactful solutions.
• Proficient with static timing analysis, UPF and lint checks.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Business group:

Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.

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

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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: $164,470.00-269,100.00 USDThe 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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