Design Engineer - Neuromorphic Computing

Job Details

Job Description:

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

The Opportunity

For nearly a decade, Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab-together with a global ecosystem of 250+ research groups-has explored architectures, algorithms, and software inspired by the brain's extraordinary efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. Our Loihi series of research chips pioneered event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing, fueling over 100 peer-reviewed publications that validate the promise of this novel approach.

Now, we're entering an exciting new chapter: transforming these breakthroughs into real-world products that will power the coming era of physical AI systems-beyond the reach of GPUs and mainstream AI accelerators.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computing, from transistor-level innovation to software abstractions, join us. Help define the next wave of AI technology that harnesses the proven advantages of Intel's neuromorphic computing technology with the versatility demanded by modern AI workloads.

Position Overview

We are growing our silicon team, seeking experienced designers passionate about innovation at the intersection between emerging semiconductor technology and novel computing paradigms. As a member of Intel's neuromorphic silicon team, you will contribute across a range of design levels and methodologies, from writing RTL to integrating and validating IP to enabling emulation flows on FPGA platforms. Candidates should be familiar with front-end and back-end design cycles as well as FPGA prototyping. You will work with architects, RTL designers, verification engineers and software developers to achieve product quality and performance KPIs. An openness to learning new technologies and methodologies, such as asynchronous design, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Model, prototype, and document new features for improving product KPIs and expanding workload breadth. Evaluate tradeoffs in partnership with architects and algorithms researchers.
• Work with verification engineers to debug test failures and identify design/RTL bugs.
• Enable application-level pre-silicon verification and accelerate the software development lifecycle by working with system software developers.

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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors and 5+ years or Masters and 3+ years in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in ASIC designs or FPGA prototyping platforms.
• 3+ years of proficiency in System Verilog and C/C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pre-silicon customer enablement on FPGA platforms.
• Experience with large scale FPGA platforms like HAPS and/or emulation frameworks like ZeBu.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin

Business Group

Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.

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 oth