Senior AI SoC Design Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Intel's AI Revolution. Intel's new AI SoC organization develops cutting-edge products powering a wide range of AI applications, from edge devices to data center accelerators. If you are an engineer with strong technical and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment with abundant learning opportunities, you are the ideal candidate for this role. Join us to shape the future of AI hardware.

This role is at the heart of Intel's product development process, combining technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and disciplined execution. By joining our team, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to define and build next-generation computing platforms that enable transformative experiences for billions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Define microarchitecture and implement RTL for SoC blocks
• Collaborate with IP providers to integrate IPs into the SoC
• Collaborate with verification and firmware teams to meet functional and performance goals
• Own design quality including clock/reset/power domain crossings and timing constraints
• Collaborate with physical design teams to meet timing/area/power goals
• Drive high-quality design handoffs to partner teams (verification, physical design, firmware, packaging)
• Contribute to next-generation architecture discussions

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with experience in the following:

• RTL design, coding, and simulation using SystemVerilog.
• Microarchitecture and SoC architecture .
• System-level design principles like power, performance, and area trade-offs/optimizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for continuous learning, including an understanding of AI models and how they shape AI hardware architectures
• Proven ability to effectively communicate across multidisciplinary teams
• Track record of disciplined execution and delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in implementing clock, reset, power domain crossings both logically and physically
• Experience in driving innovative solutions to complex design challenges

Join us to push the boundaries of technology and make a lasting impact on the future of computing.

Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

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

N/A

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: $164,470.00-311,890.00 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 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.