Assistant Engineer jobs

Physical Design Implementation

• Execute complete physical design flow for custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS, creating manufacturing-ready design databases
• Perform synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floorplanning, and power/clock distribution for complex CPU cores
• Conduct static timing analysis, reliability analysis, and power/noise analysis for high-performance processor designs
• Optimize CPU designs to improve critical product parameters including power, frequency, and area

Verification & Signoff

• Execute comprehensive verification and signoff processes including formal equivalence verification and static timing analysis
• Perform reliability verification, static and dynamic power integrity analysis, and layout verification
• Conduct electrical rule checking (ERC) and structural design checking to ensure manufacturing compliance
• Ensure design quality and manufacturability across all verification domains

CPU-Specific Expertise & Optimization

• Apply specialized knowledge in CPU structural and physical design including physical clock design and timing closure
• Perform coverage analysis, multiple power domain analysis, structured placement, and routing optimization
• Implement design-for-test (DFT) methodologies specific to CPU architectures
• Collaborate closely with logic, circuit, architecture, and design automation teams to optimize microarchitectures

Technology Leadership & Innovation

• Work with industry EDA vendors to build and enhance tool capabilities for high-speed, low-power synthesizable CPU design
• Analyze design results and provide recommendations to improve current and future CPU microarchitectures
• Participate in development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation
• Drive adoption of advanced design techniques and emerging technologies

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / orschoolwork/classes/research.The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field of study
• 2+ years of experience in VLSI circuit design and synthesis
• 1+ years of experience in static timing analysis
• 1+ years of experience in low power design methodologies
• Experience with physical design EDA tools (i.e. Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics)
• Experience with timing closure, power optimization, and signal integrity analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (Master's/PhD) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field of study
• Experience with x86 CPU architecture and Intel processor designs
• Experience with Tcl, Perl, Python Programming
• Experience in CPU microarchitecture and high-performance design principles

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading CPU architectures and technologies
• Access to cutting-edge EDA tools and advanced process technologies
• Collaboration with world-class CPU architects and design engineers
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Direct impact on products powering global computing infrastructure

Weoffer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

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The team is seeking an experienced Hardware Designer with expertise in SI and PI to support the development of reference module designs, PIC sub-system EVB and other test boards to support product development. Demonstrated expertise in designing 100G/lane and 200G/lane module PCBA, lead the layout execution for high-speed traces, power delivery, require extensive experience with designing PDN for high-speed DSP, RFICs, manage PI and SI requirements, actively guide layout engineer and manage tradeoffs in design. The candidate will be expected collaborate with a cross functional product development team - HW, FW, PIC, EIC, Packaging and thermal, Optics and NPI.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform SI simulations of high-speed interfaces, RF traces, etc. 100Gbps, 200Gbps NRZ and PAM4 signaling.
• Modeling of high speed traces with vias, connectors, sockets and various system components in 3D EM tools like HFSS, ADS.
• Design and optimize Power Delivery Network (PDN) across packages and PCBs.
• Perform PI sims for IR drop, current density violations, dynamic switching noise analysis to validate board designs.
• Expertise in designing 100G/lane and 200G/lane module PCBA, lead the layout execution for high-speed traces, power delivery, require extensive experience with designing PDN for high-speed DSP, RFICs, manage PI and SI requirements, actively guide layout engineer and manage tradeoffs in design.
• Ability to lead hardware design of an optical transceiver and evaluation boards including schematic design, circuit simulation, PCB layout floor planning, design with layout engineer is a plus.
• Lead PCB bring up working with FW engineers to confirm functionality w.r.t design targets. Validate PCB high speed designs thru product design verification tests and independent PCBA characterization. Troubleshoot and optimize performance of thesub-system/transceivermodule boards.
• Extensive experience with selection of DSP, Driver, TIA, uControllers, DACs, ADCs, Voltage regulators, etc.
• Key contributor to Product Requirements, Owns PCBA design from concept phase to full final design and EVT/DVT phase of the product.
• Understand electrical and optical requirements and specifications of optical transceiver MSA. Like 800G DR8/2xFR4, 1.6T DR8/2xFR4, 800G LPO, 1.6T LRO etc.
• Maintain documentation of a hardware design specification, Pass design check list prior to tape out, BOM specifications and work with NPI team to build PCBA. Lead design reviews and present design summary to management, highlight risks with mitigation plans.
• Interface and work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, optical engineers, Photonics engineer, firmware engineers, process engineers and test engineers.
• Interact with program manager, buyer/planner and suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in a timely manner for build and test.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of HW/circuit design experience
• 4+ years of experience in:
  • transceiver electrical design principles, including high speed signal integrity, crosstalk, power integrity, noise, ESD, FW, testing, etc.
  • layout and able to direct layout engineer with clear design priority
  • PI and SI tools (HFSS, ADS, Cadence)
  • high density multiple-layer board design.
  • high volume PCB/substrate fab houses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• Strong analog and digital circuit design skills and layout with mixed signal designs.
• Experience working with AWG, DCAM, VNA/LCA to characterize high speed performance
• Strong laboratory optical and electrical measurement skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with micro-controllers and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, MDIO, CMIS management interface for optical modules.
• Strong background of digital communication theory.
• Familiarity with industry standards including IEEE Ethernet standards, OIF standards, PCIe standards and various MSAs.
• Experience with optical transceiver test and calibration methodologies.
• Experience working with Marvell, Broadcom, MaxLinear, Credo DSPs in pluggable optical modules.

Weoffer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

Since pioneering the world’s first hybrid silicon laser, IPS has led the industry in scalable, high-volumemanufacturing andadvanced photonics development. Our mission: deliver next-generation bandwidth growth with smaller form factors, co-packaging, and speeds from 400G today to 1.6T+ tomorrow.

We are seeking a Lead Analog SerDes Architect / Design Engineer to join our team and shape the future of data center connectivity. In this role, you will:

• Defining circuit architecture and enabling designs meeting power, and performance for next generation optical interconnects based on system specifications.
• As part of the team developing key integrated circuit components the engineer must be able to work collaboratively leading block level development.
• Specify, architect and design low voltage and low power Mixed-Signal integrated circuits and work collaboratively with digital designers.
• Plan design work with constraints on performance, schedule and quality.
• Provide guidance to junior designers and layout engineers.
• Guidance to develop test plans for post-silicon characterization.
• Document all design work with review materials and detailed design descriptions.

Minimum QualificationsThe ideal candidate should have a minimum of MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in high-speed serial links and deep knowledge of analog CMOS/BiCMOS designs in deep sub-micron process technologies.• Hands-on circuit design experience of SerDes blocks like Equalizers, PLL, Phase-Interpolators, CDR, etc. for 28Gbps+ data rates.
• Experience with design of inductors, transmission line, Trans-Impedance Amplifiers (TIA) and modulator drivers.
• Experience with design of precision analog circuits like ADC/DACs.
• Experience with designing PAM4/NRZ links.
• Experience with Mixed signal design flow
• Experience with full-chip designs, ESDs and verification flows.
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Optical communications.
• Experience with 400G/800G/1.6T optical links.
• Experience with package/test setup design.

Weoffer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] in installing, maintaining, and upgrading customer equipment

• Use digital analytics for troubleshooting

• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with guidance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems (training provided)

• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers

• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification

• 1–2 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

• Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges

• Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics

• Familiarity with hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.

• Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field

This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Intel's Information Security organization enables Intel to provide secure products, solutions, and services which meet U.S. regulatory requirements. The Information Security organization supports the unique IT information Security and Compliance requirements for Intel federal projects that deliver products and/or services to the US Government (USG). As part of this team, you will help us grow our secure solution suite to meet U.S. Government requirements. The Intel Information Security organization is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Automation Developer to join our team. This role is ideal for a technically strong and forward-thinking individual who can lead by example, influence architectural decisions, and drive automation and integration efforts in a highly regulated environment. Business travel is required as needed.Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable automation solutions.
• Lead development ofInfrastructure-as-Codeand orchestration tools to improve execution velocity, reduce operational overhead, and enhance system reliability.
• Develop, test, and deploy Ansible playbooks and Python scripts to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of network devices and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define long-term technical direction and roadmap for secure enclave automation.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve network issues, leveraging automation for remediation and reporting.
• Package and deploy applications in compliance with IT and federal security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in automation processes, ensuring high reliability and minimal manual intervention.
• Contribute to system hardening, patching, and compliance automation using industry and DoD standards (e.g., STIG).
• Support system integration, monitoring, and operational continuity.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of applicable experience.
• 1+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• 1+ years of experience in Linux system administration and scripting (Python, Bash, Shell).
• 1+ years of experience withInfrastructure-as-Codetools (e.g., Ansible).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Certifications such as Cisco DevNet, Red Hat Ansible, CompTIA Network+, Python.
• Experience with embedded software development and system integration.
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience with network analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark).
• Experience with secure enclave operations.
• Experience network equipment and software-defined networking.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, system patching, and secure deployment practices.

offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here: