Circuit Design Engineer

Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Circuit Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing cutting-edge digital circuits for custom blocks such as SRAM, register files, memory compilers, and caches. In this role, you'll focus on schematic entry, simulation, and functionality verification, ensuring designs meet power, performance, and area goals. Your contributions will directly impact the development of high-performance solutions used across Intel's data center technologies. Business group You will be part of the Data Center Group (DCG), a team dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions that power the world's data centers and transform how businesses operate. By enabling advanced computing capabilities, the DCG team plays a critical role in supporting Intel's commitment to shaping the future of computing. What You’ll Do Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: Design and optimize digital circuits for custom blocks, including SRAM, register files, memory compilers, and caches. Perform circuit design, schematic entry, simulation, and functionality verification for major blocks. Create block-level DFT models, develop memory test tools, and enhance design flows/methodologies for improved efficiency. Collaborate with architecture, layout, and cross-functional teams to ensure optimal circuit performance, power, area, and yield. Analyze and resolve circuit design issues, driving innovations to reduce leakage, optimize performance, and enhance robustness of circuits. Characterize memory instances and memory compilers to ensure high-quality designs that meet specified design goals.   Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Curiosity and Learning Agility : Demonstrates a passion for learning new technologies, seeks feedback, and quickly applies new knowledge to solve challenges. Problem-Solving Mindset : Approaches technical challenges with analytical thinking, creativity, and a willingness to explore innovative solutions. Attention to Detail : Produces high-quality work, values accuracy, and understands the importance of precision in semiconductor design. Initiative and Ownership : Takes responsibility for assigned work, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, and follows through on commitments. Collaboration and Teamwork : Works effectively with diverse teams, shares knowledge, and contributes to a positive and inclusive team environment. Communication Skills : Clearly communicates technical concepts, asks thoughtful questions, and actively participates in discussions and reviews. Adaptability and Resilience : Thrives in a fast-paced environment   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.

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.  Requirements 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 : Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering   or relevant field with 1+ years of educational or work experience. Or a Master’s degree in same field with 3+ months of educational experience.   Your experience described above must be in the following: Circuit simulation tools and methodologies. Digital circuit design, schematic entry, and verification processes.   Preferred Qualifications and Experience : Familiarity with designing circuits for power, performance, area, and yield optimization. Understanding of DFT models and