Intel Corporation · 1 day ago
Design Engineer – AI SoC Development
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$164K/yr - $232K/yr
4+ years expIntel Corporation is at the forefront of the AI revolution, developing innovative products for a variety of AI applications. The Design Engineer – AI SoC Development role involves designing and validating SoC architectures, focusing on RTL coding and integration, while collaborating with verification teams to ensure design integrity and adherence to quality standards.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Contribute to evaluation of architectural trade-offs considering features, performance, and system constraints
Implement RTL in Verilog/System Verilog based on defined micro-architecture
Integrate IP blocks at top level and ensure synthesis- and timing-clean design
Work closely with verification teams to achieve full coverage and robust validation
Develop timing constraints for IP blocks and assist physical design teams with synthesis, timing closure, and formal equivalence checks
Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation activities, including debug and performance analysis
Collaborate with senior engineers to adopt best practices and improve design methodologies
Drive quality assurance compliance for smooth IP/SoC handoff
Work with IP providers to integrate and validate IPs at the SoC level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
4+ years of experience in/with: RTL design and implementation for ASIC/SoC development
Proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog for RTL coding and design
Experience with synthesis tools and timing closure methodologies
Preferred
Understanding of clock domain crossings, power optimization, and timing closure
Exposure to SoC system integration and CPU subsystem design
Familiarity with standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.) and embedded processor architectures
Knowledge of high-speed and low-power design techniques
Experience with static timing analysis (STA) tools and methodologies
Hands-on experience with formal verification tools and techniques
Basic scripting skills (Python, TCL, etc.) for automation
Experience with EDA tools: HDL simulators (VCS, Questa, IES), lint tools (Spyglass), and FPGA prototyping tools
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements
Strong problem-solving skills, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to learn
Benefits
Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation
Company
Intel Corporation
Our mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world, that’s the power of Intel Inside.
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