Neuromorphic Design Automation Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Neuromorphic Design Automation Engineer to join Intel’s Neuromorphic Computing Lab who will help drive the Tools, Flows and Methodology (TFM) for our next generation neuromorphic silicon. 

Neuromorphic computing takes inspiration from biological systems to realize vastly more efficient AI processors than today's conventional compute systems through memory-compute integration, event-based processing and massive parallelism. Intel Loihi is the leading, most versatile neuromorphic AI processor enabling energy-efficient and high-performance AI applications spanning perception, planning and control tasks from the edge to the data center.As a Neuromorphic Design Automation Engineer, your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conceptualize, document, and design tools, flows, and methodology (TFM) for use in the physical design implementation of IPs, SoCs, and the interaction/handoff/reuse between IPs and SoCs.
• Perform an active role in creating timing libraries, and models for RV, simulation and emulation for a custom library of asynchronous circuits, optimized standard cells and custom SRAMs, in line with NCL's rapid prototyping framework that supports both conventional synchronous designs as well as non-standard self-timed/asynchronous designs.
• Develop new physical design techniques through innovative scripts, checkers, flows, and other CAD based automation to simplify and expedite the use of these new designs.

Qualifications

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 Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or other related field with 4+ years of related experience in physical design implementation and design automation OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or other related field with 3+ years of related experience in physical design implementation and design automation.
• 2+ years of experience hands-on experience in automating/scripting in back-end tools: Design Compiler, IC Compiler/Fusion Compiler.
• 2+ years of experience in handling standard back-end file formats: SDC, DEF, UPF, LIB.
• 1+ years of experience in layout and timing closure.

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience in library development tools, especially SiliconSmart and Totem.
• 1+ years of experience with back-end verification: FEV, RV, LV.
• 1+ years of experience with non-standard design methodologies, especially asynchronous design.

Inside this Business Group

Intel Labs is the company's world-class, industry leading research organization, responsible for driving Intel's technology pipeline and creating new opportunities. The mission of Intel Labs is to deliver breakthrough technologies to fuel Intel's growth. This includes identifying and exploring compelling new technologies and high risk opportunities ahead of business unit investment and demonstrating first-to-market technologies and innovative new usages for computing technology. Intel Labs engages the leading thinkers in academia and industry in addition to partnering closely with Intel business units.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We 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 Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $123,419.00-$185,123.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. This role may also be available as our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.