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Hardware Engineer

Intel

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

This role at Intel focuses on supporting the hardware design of optical transceivers and evaluation boards. The team is dedicated to creating innovative technology solutions that enhance digital experiences. Candidates will engage in schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB design while collaborating with various engineering disciplines. The position requires a strong background in high-speed circuit design and a commitment to maintaining high standards in product development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree & 4+ years of experience or Master's degree & 3+ years of experience or PhD & 0 years in Electrical Engineering or similar STEM field.
  • 3+ years of experience in HW/circuit design, schematic design, and layout floor planning.
  • Experience with Cadence tools for schematic and layout.
  • Experience in high-density and high-speed multiple-layer board design.
  • Knowledge of voltage regulators, uControllers, DACs/ADCs component selection, design, and layout optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Support hardware design of optical transceivers and evaluation boards meeting product specifications.
  • Own the schematic and layout execution for 100G/lane and 200G/lane module PCBA.
  • Maintain documentation of hardware design specifications and pass design checklists prior to tape out.
  • Lead design reviews and present design summaries to management.
  • Interface and work collaboratively with mechanical, optical, firmware, process, and test engineers.

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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