Senior CPU RTL Front End Methodology Engineer

Intel Corporation

Sr. CPU RTL Methodology Engineer driving efficiency in RTL coding using AI tools at Intel.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeAustin • Arizona, Oregon, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,470 - $311,890 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrated leadership and hands-on experience in leveraging AI tools and methodologies to drive significant efficiency gains and improvements in RTL coding and other areas of silicon development.
Proactively advances front-end methodologies and contributes to architectural and microarchitectural discussions to enhance scalability and flexibility.
Develops and implements strategies, tools, and techniques for RTL development and logic optimization, ensuring designs meet power, performance, area, and timing targets, as well as physical design integrity.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end flows, with a proven track record of delivering solutions across multiple domains.
Collaborates effectively with architecture, backend, and other design teams to deliver industry-leading products.
Builds and sustains a high-performing, technically strong organization by fostering and upholding core group values, norms, and behaviors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of work experience OR Master's degree with 10+ years OR PhD with 6+ years
6+ years of experience in silicon development of CPU logic
5+ years of experience in technical leadership and in delivering successful IP Projects
Experience on x86 CPU microarchitecture
Experience with x86 memory management execution
Experience with driving front end methodologies and championing the use of AI tools to realize tangible benefits visible at the product level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Stock options
Bonuses
Equipment allowances
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

RTL codinglogic optimizationfront-end methodologiesback-end flowsx86 CPU microarchitecturex86 memory managementAI toolssilicon developmentpower performance area timing targetsphysical design integrity

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationorganizational skillscommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam buildingfostering core valuestechnical mentorshiphigh-performance organization

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD