Circuit Design Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Circuit Design Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in semiconductor, defense, and consumer electronics regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this specialty occupation.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will be partnering with and leveraging domain experts across various areas of technology development, EDA vendors and product design teams to develop and deliver high-quality industry-leading memory technology collaterals and to drive circuit innovations that enable next generation high-performance, high-density, low-power embedded memory designs on Intel advanced CMOS process technologies.
In this position your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Memory pathfinding activities and power, performance and area (PPA) optimization through design technology co-optimization (DTCO) and product design enablement.
- Memory bit-cell and complex periphery IC layout and automation.
- Memory array/IP design, memory circuit innovation, test-chip design.
- Pre-Si verification, post-Si validation and debugging to enable yield and parametric tracking/ramp.
The Advanced Design (AD) team is part of Intel's larger Design Technology Platform (DTP) Organization and is focused on pathfinding and development of advanced memory technology. These circuits enable best-in-class memory collateral, IP and innovative product design across all generations of Intel process technology. At Intel, DTP is one of the key pillars enabling Intel to deliver winning products in the marketplace. Your work will directly enable Intel's internal and external customers to get to the market faster with products that include high-performance, high-density, low-power memory at the leading edge of the technology curve and implemented in Intel's advanced CMOS process technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are required 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.
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education level:
- Master's degree OR Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, including 2 years of professional experience.
Technical Experience:
- Experience with CMOS ASIC design flow.
- Custom digital circuit design, simulation, layout design, and verification.
- Experience with EDA tools used for analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
- Post-Si validation experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with 4 years of experience OR Ph.D. with 1-2 years of professional experience gained through either internships or full-time employment.
- Design, characterization, and verification of custom memory circuits such as SRAM, Register Files or ROM.
- Design trade-offs between power, performance, and area (PPA).
- Design technology co-optimization (DTCO).
JOB TYPE:
Experienced Hire
SHIFT:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
PRIMARY LOCATION:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
US, California, Santa Clara
BUSINESS GROUP:
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
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:
You will be partnering with and leveraging domain experts across various areas of technology development, EDA vendors and product design teams to develop and deliver high-quality industry-leading memory technology collaterals and to drive circuit innovations that enable next generation high-performance, high-density, low-power embedded memory designs on Intel advanced CMOS process technologies.
In this position your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Memory pathfinding activities and power, performance and area (PPA) optimization through design technology co-optimization (DTCO) and product design enablement.
- Memory bit-cell and complex periphery IC layout and automation.
- Memory array/IP design, memory circuit innovation, test-chip design.
- Pre-Si verification, post-Si validation and debugging to enable yield and parametric tracking/ramp.
The Advanced Design (AD) team is part of Intel's larger Design Technology Platform (DTP) Organization and is focused on pathfinding and development of advanced memory technology. These circuits enable best-in-class memory collateral, IP and innovative product design across all generations of Intel process technology. At Intel, DTP is one of the key pillars enabling Intel to deliver winning products in the marketplace. Your work will directly enable Intel's internal and external customers to get to the market faster with products that include high-performance, high-density, low-power memory at the leading edge of the technology curve and implemented in Intel's advanced CMOS process technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are required 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.
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education level:
- Master's degree OR Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, including 2 years of professional experience.
Technical Experience:
- Experience with CMOS ASIC design flow.
- Custom digital circuit design, simulation, layout design, and verification.
- Experience with EDA tools used for analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
- Post-Si validation experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with 4 years of experience OR Ph.D. with 1-2 years of professional experience gained through either internships or full-time employment.
- Design, characterization, and verification of custom memory circuits such as SRAM, Register Files or ROM.
- Design trade-offs between power, performance, and area (PPA).
- Design technology co-optimization (DTCO).
JOB TYPE:
Experienced Hire
SHIFT:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
PRIMARY LOCATION:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
US, California, Santa Clara
BUSINESS GROUP:
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Circuit Design Engineer
Target STEM-designated employers first
Circuit Design Engineer roles almost always qualify for STEM OPT extension, but your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Confirm E-Verify status before accepting any offer to protect your 24-month extension eligibility.
Align your degree field to the job description
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and related fields map cleanly to circuit design. Highlight coursework in analog design, VLSI, or signal processing in your application materials.
File your STEM OPT extension early
Submit your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before USCIS can process it. Late filing can create gaps in work authorization.
Document your training plan thoroughly
STEM OPT requires a formal training plan on Form I-983. Be specific about technical goals, like mastering a particular EDA tool or design methodology. Vague plans draw scrutiny during audits and can put your status at risk.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready roles
Not every circuit design posting will lead to sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active OPT and H-1B sponsorship histories, saving you from applying to companies that won't support your immigration status.
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Does a Circuit Design Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Circuit Design Engineer positions typically fall under electrical or computer engineering, both of which are STEM-designated fields on the DHS STEM list. Your degree must be in a qualifying field, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled, and you must complete a formal training plan on Form I-983. Confirm these three conditions before relying on the extension.
How do I find Circuit Design Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by employers with documented sponsorship histories. Searching general job boards won't tell you whether a company has ever sponsored a visa. Migrate Mate surfaces circuit design roles at companies that actively file H-1B and OPT-related petitions, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to lead to long-term authorization.
Can I work as a Circuit Design Engineer on OPT before getting my EAD?
No. You cannot begin working until your Employment Authorization Document arrives and the start date printed on it has passed. Apply for OPT early through your DSO, since USCIS processing typically takes several weeks. Working before your EAD is in hand, even a single day, violates your F-1 status and can have serious immigration consequences.
What happens if my Circuit Design Engineer employer cannot sponsor an H-1B before my OPT expires?
If your OPT or STEM OPT extension expires without an approved H-1B or other work authorization, you must stop working immediately. Planning ahead matters: if your employer intends to sponsor you, they should begin the H-1B process well before your authorization ends. Some employers also offer L-1, O-1, or other visa pathways depending on your qualifications and the company's structure.
Is circuit design considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Circuit Design Engineer roles consistently meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard because the position normally requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related field. This makes H-1B sponsorship a realistic pathway after OPT. Employers in semiconductor, aerospace, and consumer electronics sectors routinely file H-1B petitions for circuit design roles.
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