Analog Design Engineer

Intel's Central Engineering Group is seeking an Analog Design Engineer to join the Hard IP and Test Chip Development team. This team delivers industry-defining analog and mixed-signal IP for Intel's Client, Datacenter, AI, and Foundry customers, with a focus on high-speed serial IO and die-to-die interfaces across multiple advanced process nodes.

About the role

As an Analog Design Engineer, you will develop cutting-edge analog circuits for advanced process nodes, directly impacting the performance, power efficiency, and area optimization of Intel's analog and mixed-signal IPs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive advancements in circuit design and validation, shaping products that redefine technology standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build analog circuits for analog and mixed-signal IPs in advanced process nodes.
• Perform circuit analysis using SPICE simulation tools (Cadence, Synopsys, LTSpice, etc.).
• Develop and implement test plans to validate designs against circuit and block microarchitecture specifications.
• Support layout activities and work closely with layout engineers to optimize circuit performance.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, logic design, validation, and SOC partners.
• Perform circuit simulations and debug to ensure power integrity, signal integrity, and leakage reduction.
• Conduct rigorous evaluation of simulation results to optimize circuit designs for power and performance.
• Provide regular reports on design progress to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make design trade-offs of analog building blocks at the transistor level.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide critical feedback constructively.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience in circuit design, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience in circuit design.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools and analog behavior modeling.
• Familiarity with signal and power integrity, and layout understanding for analog circuits.
• Knowledge of TX/RX blocks, I/O fundamentals, and core analog design principles, including noise, linearity, matching, and stability.
• Proficiency with Cadence analog IC design tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IP top-level design experience, including floor planning, power delivery, ESD, bump map, top-level simulations, and signal integrity.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to execution.
• Experience in group problem-solving and working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience integrating performance, power, and area optimization into circuit designs.
• Mixed-signal design experience.
• Knowledge of layout considerations for analog circuits.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• Understanding of statistical analysis and design for manufacturability.

Preferred qualifications may be obtained through a combination of work experience, internships, or academic coursework.

Schedule

This is an on-site role requiring presence in the office at least 4 days per week.

Pay

Annual salary range for this position in the US: $122,440 – $172,860 USD. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training, and may vary based on work location.

Benefits

Intel offers a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, and vacation.