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Job Description:
About Intel: At Intel, we strive to create innovative technologies that shape the future of computing and empower every person and organization on the planet. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate and impact Intel's Data Center and AI product lines, ensuring high-quality and efficient designs that drive meaningful change in the technology landscape.
Position Overview: As an Analog Circuit Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal circuits that power Intel's advanced process nodes. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to bring high-performance, low-power solutions to life, contributing to Intel's success in delivering world-class products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop complex analog and mixed-signal circuits, including transmitters (TX), receivers (RX), amplifiers, filters, clocking systems, and on-die voltage regulators
- Perform circuit analysis and tradeoffs to optimize power, performance, area, timing, and yield
- Create and validate behavioral models for analog and mixed-signal IPs for system-level integration
- Develop and oversee floorplans and layouts while ensuring adherence to design rules and robustness
- Conduct small signal analysis, stability testing, and compensation of feedback loops to meet performance specifications
- Collaborate with architecture, layout, and validation teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into products
- Author microarchitecture specifications, test plans, and documentation for design verification and validation
- Conduct post-silicon validation and debug to ensure design functionality and performance meet product requirements
- Provide technical mentorship and contribute to design reviews to enhance team-wide engineering excellence
- Leverage industry-standard tools and methodologies, such as Synopsys and Cadence, for design and simulation
You should demonstrate the following professional traits to be successful:
- Effective collaborator who works well across cross-disciplinary teams including architecture, layout, and validation
- Strong problem-solver with a system-level mindset and the ability to navigate complex technical tradeoffs
- Committed to engineering excellence through mentorship, thorough documentation, and active participation in design reviews
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
The years of experience must include the following:
- VLSI analog circuit design, small-signal analysis, and understanding of foundational digital design concepts
- Synopsys and Cadence design tools and flows
- Design optimization techniques related to performance, power, and area
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of high-speed IO signaling, transmission line theory, and power delivery concepts
- Familiarity with PLLs, ADCs, DACs, switched-capacitor circuits, and noise analysis methodologies
- Experience with scripting, Matlab, and post-silicon characterization using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and signal generators
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge in analog integration, RTL, static timing analysis, and power grid design
- Proven track record of system-level understanding, problem-solving, and effective collaboration in a team setting
- VS Code, Python, and GitHub Copilot
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Santa Clara
Additional Locations:
US, California, Folsom
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.
Position of Trust
N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Job Details:
Job Description:
About Intel: At Intel, we strive to create innovative technologies that shape the future of computing and empower every person and organization on the planet. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate and impact Intel's Data Center and AI product lines, ensuring high-quality and efficient designs that drive meaningful change in the technology landscape.
Position Overview: As an Analog Circuit Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal circuits that power Intel's advanced process nodes. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to bring high-performance, low-power solutions to life, contributing to Intel's success in delivering world-class products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop complex analog and mixed-signal circuits, including transmitters (TX), receivers (RX), amplifiers, filters, clocking systems, and on-die voltage regulators
- Perform circuit analysis and tradeoffs to optimize power, performance, area, timing, and yield
- Create and validate behavioral models for analog and mixed-signal IPs for system-level integration
- Develop and oversee floorplans and layouts while ensuring adherence to design rules and robustness
- Conduct small signal analysis, stability testing, and compensation of feedback loops to meet performance specifications
- Collaborate with architecture, layout, and validation teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into products
- Author microarchitecture specifications, test plans, and documentation for design verification and validation
- Conduct post-silicon validation and debug to ensure design functionality and performance meet product requirements
- Provide technical mentorship and contribute to design reviews to enhance team-wide engineering excellence
- Leverage industry-standard tools and methodologies, such as Synopsys and Cadence, for design and simulation
You should demonstrate the following professional traits to be successful:
- Effective collaborator who works well across cross-disciplinary teams including architecture, layout, and validation
- Strong problem-solver with a system-level mindset and the ability to navigate complex technical tradeoffs
- Committed to engineering excellence through mentorship, thorough documentation, and active participation in design reviews
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
The years of experience must include the following:
- VLSI analog circuit design, small-signal analysis, and understanding of foundational digital design concepts
- Synopsys and Cadence design tools and flows
- Design optimization techniques related to performance, power, and area
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of high-speed IO signaling, transmission line theory, and power delivery concepts
- Familiarity with PLLs, ADCs, DACs, switched-capacitor circuits, and noise analysis methodologies
- Experience with scripting, Matlab, and post-silicon characterization using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and signal generators
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge in analog integration, RTL, static timing analysis, and power grid design
- Proven track record of system-level understanding, problem-solving, and effective collaboration in a team setting
- VS Code, Python, and GitHub Copilot
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Santa Clara
Additional Locations:
US, California, Folsom
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.
Position of Trust
N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Circuit Design Engineer
Align your credentials before the PERM audit
PERM requires your education and experience to match the job requirements exactly. Get your foreign engineering degree evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before applying, so your EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility is documented and audit-ready.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and EDA tool vendors file PERM petitions regularly for circuit design roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored similar positions, then prioritize those in your outreach.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready postings
Most job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored listings with no way to tell them apart. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where PERM is off the table.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, it files under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent specialized expertise can qualify for EB-2, which matters significantly if your country of birth has a priority date backlog.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
PERM locks in a wage level that your employer must meet throughout the process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location before you accept an offer, so there are no surprises at filing.
Ask about concurrent filing during offer negotiations
Once your PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, cutting total processing time. Confirm your future employer's attorney handles concurrent filings.
Green Card Circuit Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Circuit Design Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on the position's stated requirements. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced expertise in analog, mixed-signal, or RF design typically qualify under EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering file under EB-3 as a professional. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the classification when drafting the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for circuit design engineers?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification typically takes one to two years before you even reach the I-140 stage, whereas H-1B status can begin in months.
What does the PERM process look like for an engineering role like this?
Your employer conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to prove no qualified U.S. workers were available for your specific role. For circuit design positions, that often includes posting on engineering job boards and documenting each application reviewed. DOL then certifies or audits the application. Audits are common for specialized roles, so thorough documentation from day one matters.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor green cards for circuit design engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Focus your search on semiconductor firms, aerospace and defense primes, and integrated circuit design houses, as these sectors file PERM petitions for circuit design roles most consistently.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files the PERM but before my green card is approved?
Yes, but with conditions. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and your I-485 is pending, portability rules under AC21 let you change to a same or similar role without restarting the process. Leaving before I-140 approval generally means your PERM is abandoned and your priority date is lost.