SoC Logic Design Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact

As a SoC Logic Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and optimizing the Register Transfer Level (RTL) design for System-on-Chip (SoC) projects. You will integrate logic of IP blocks and subsystems into complete SoC designs, ensuring power, performance, and timing requirements are met. Your work will play a critical role in delivering high-quality designs that enable Intel products to excel in cutting-edge technologies.

Business Group

Intel Corporation is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, enabling advancements in computing and connectivity. This role is within our System-on-Chip (SoC) design engineering team, which focuses on developing high-performance, reliable, and secure solutions. Join a group that drives technology leadership and supports Intel's mission to power a world enriched by data.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop RTL designs for SoC, integrating IP blocks and subsystems into full chip designs.
• Participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features for design blocks.
• Perform quality checks on logic design aspects, ensuring convergence in timing, power, and functionality.
• Apply strategies and tools to optimize logic for power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Review verification plans to validate design features and resolve issues in RTL tests.
• Follow secure development practices to address security requirements within designs.
• Work with IP providers to integrate and validate IPs at the SoC level.
• Drive quality assurance compliance for smooth IP-to-SoC handoff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in:
  • Programming in Python or equivalent languages (e.g., use of packages, classes, methods, and properties).
  • VLSI logic design or verification, including proficiency in major EDA tools such as Synopsys VCS/Fusion Compiler/Spyglass, Cadence Conformal/Xcelium, Siemens Mentor Graphics Tessent, etc.
  • Operating systems: Unix/Linux and Windows.
• Intermediate English communication skills.
• Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Knowledge in SystemVerilog, OVM/UVM, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience in SOC-level design, integration, and/or validation.
• Familiarity with RTL quality checks and simulation-based debugging tools like VCS, Verdi, and DVE.
• Understanding of computer (CPU) or system (platform) architecture.
• Exposure to front-end design tools, flows, and methodologies.

Your expertise will contribute to creating innovative solutions that shape the future of technology. Explore new opportunities and advance your career with Intel.

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (Costa Rica)

Primary Location: 

Costa Rica, San Jose

Additional Locations:

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

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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Bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. 3+ years experience in Python programming. 3+ years experience in VLSI logic design or verification with major EDA tools (Synopsys VCS/Fusion Compiler/Spyglass, Cadence Conformal/Xcelium, Siemens Mentor Graphics Tessent). Proficiency in Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems. Intermediate English communication skills. Must have unrestricted permanent right to work in Costa Rica.