Senior Neuromorphic Processor Design Engineer

$144,501 - $217,311/Yr

Intel - Montpelier, VT

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Montpelier, VT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Neuromorphic Processor Design Engineer at Intel is responsible for defining and implementing designs for next-generation neuromorphic cores and chiplets. This role involves collaboration with a specialized team to advance neuromorphic technology, focusing on innovative design principles inspired by biological systems to enhance AI efficiency and adaptability. The position requires a strong foundation in microarchitecture and RTL design, along with a passion for learning and innovation in the field of neuromorphic computing.

Responsibilities

• Define the microarchitecture and implement designs for Intel's next-generation neuromorphic cores, chiplets, and IP.
• Utilize standard RTL languages like Verilog and learn proprietary languages for asynchronous design.
• Collaborate with a team of design, verification, and EDA engineers across all levels of silicon engineering.
• Work with system and software architects, AI framework developers, application engineers, and algorithms researchers to advance neuromorphic technology.
• Rapidly learn new design skills and computing concepts related to neuromorphic computing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience in Computer Science or other STEM related field.
• 6+ years of experience in circuits, RTL, and microarchitecture design of ASICs, SoCs, and processors.
• 5+ years of experience developing new high-performance RTL-level designs.
• 1+ years of experience leading IP-level microarchitecture definition.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD with publications in relevant fields such as circuit/silicon design, hardware modeling, design methodologies, or AI.
• Experience with quantitative power/performance/area modeling.
• Experience with non-standard design methodologies, especially asynchronous design.
• Experience with high-level synthesis tools and novel HDLs such as SystemC, Chisel, or CAST.
• Experience with AI hardware design, deep learning, and AI workload compute dataflow.
• Experience with software programming in C/C++ or Python.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stock options
• Bonuses
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Vacation benefits