CPU Circuit Memory Design Engineer
Intel
- Location
- US, Texas, Austin
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 1,112 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
About this role
About the Role
Intel's CPU Circuit Technology team is seeking a highly motivated CPU Memory Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of high-performance, power-efficient processors. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of custom and compiler-based embedded memory solutions, including SRAMs, caches, register files, ROMs, and advanced memory circuits used in Intel CPUs and SoCs. You will collaborate closely with architects, circuit designers, physical design engineers, process technologists, and validation teams to drive innovative memory solutions that enable industry-leading performance, power efficiency, and silicon density on advanced process technologies. This role offers the opportunity to influence future CPU architecture through memory innovation while working on technologies that power millions of devices worldwide. What You’ll Do This will be a fast-paced dynamic environment where you will work in the high performance, low power CPU design team on a wide spectrum of circuit activities including, but may not be limited to: Technical readiness, memory circuit design, characterization and simulations. Cache design, critical path simulations and design custom blocks to meet stringent Power/Performance/Area constraints. Memory path-finding activities and power, performance and area (PPA) optimization. Memory bit-cell and complex periphery IC design and automation. Memory array/IP design, memory circuit innovation. Methodology definition tasks as well as executing project schedules. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Strong Ownership: Takes accountability for complex technical challenges and drives solutions through completion. Technical Curiosity: Continuously seeks to learn, innovate, and improve designs through data-driven decision making. Collaboration: Builds effective partnerships across architecture, design, layout, and validation teams. Problem Solving: Applies analytical thinking to identify root causes and develop scalable solutions. Execution Excellence: Delivers high-quality work while balancing technical depth, schedule commitments, and business priorities. Communication Skills: Effectively communicates technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders. Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and technology challenges 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.
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. Educational r equirements 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 : A Bachelor's degree in Electrical /Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related field with 4+ years of experience. Or a Master's degree in the same filed with 2+ years of experience; or a PhD with 1 year of educational or work experience in the same filed. Your experience described above must be in the following: CMOS circuit design, digital logic optimizations, and circuit trade-offs for power, performance, and area. Experience in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) circuits and design methodologies Preferred Qualifications and Experience : Experience in low-power implementation techniques and memory design. Familiarity with circuit and layout trade-offs for optimized design. Knowledge of EBB design tools, flows and methodologies, and signal integrity analysis. Why Join Intel? At Intel,