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RTL Design Engineer

Intel

Location

Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$91,150 - $172,860 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer at Intel, you will be instrumental in developing next-generation microprocessors that enhance computing solutions across various industries. Your role involves leveraging technical expertise to design, develop, and optimize CPU components, ensuring they meet modern performance and energy efficiency standards. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative technology that enriches lives globally. This position offers the opportunity to impact Intel's mission of creating world-changing technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a relevant STEM degree.
  • 3+ months of experience in CPU Logic Design.
  • 3+ months of experience in Computer Architecture and/or Microprocessors.
  • 3+ months of experience in Digital design and/or RTL coding.
  • 3+ months of experience in Verilog/System Verilog and/or VHDL.
  • 3+ months of experience in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

Responsibilities

  • Develop logic design and register transfer level (RTL) coding for CPU components.
  • Participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features to optimize CPU performance.
  • Write RTL and employ strategies to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
  • Review and refine verification plans and tests to ensure correct implementation of design features.
  • Resolve failing RTL tests and implement corrective measures to meet design specifications.
  • Document microarchitectural specifications for CPU features and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Support SoC customers to achieve seamless integration of the CPU block into larger designs.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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