CPU Core Logic Designer
Intel · Folsom, CA
About this role
Intel is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Folsom, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, C#. Compensation is listed at $122,440–$232,190 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Folsom, CA
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
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Job description
from Intel careersJob Description:
Silicon Engineering Group (SiG) plays a critical role in Intel's mission to create world-changing technology. Our engineers work on next-generation processor architectures that define the future of computing, from mobile devices to high-performance computing systems. We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in silicon design while maintaining Intel's leadership in semiconductor innovation.
We are actively seeking a talented CPU Core Logic Designer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge processor designs that will shape the future of computing technology.
This role’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for a CPU required to generate cell libraries, functional units, and the CPU IP block for integration in full chip designs.
- Participates actively in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed.
- Applies various strategies, tools, and methods to write RTL and optimize logic to qualify the design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals as well as design integrity for physical implementation.
- Reviews the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly and resolves and implements corrective measures for failing RTL tests to ensure correctness of features.