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• AI/ML CAD Engineer, RTL & Design Verification
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles211 certified filings for “Component Design Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in CA: $125k–$167k, median $142k. Most were filed at wage level III (43%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Intel Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact Join a team helping shape the future of high-performance CPU design. As an AI/ML CAD Engineer supporting RTL and Design Verification , you will develop and enhance automation, tools, and methodologies that help engineering teams design and validate advanced microprocessors. You will combine software engineering, CAD/EDA, RTL and verification knowledge, and AI-assisted development to improve front-end design workflows spanning RTL development, simulation, verification, emulation, static sign-off, and CI/CD. This is an opportunity to apply strong programming and problem-solving skills to complex CPU development challenges while helping introduce AI-enabled capabilities that improve engineering productivity and efficiency. What You'll Do Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: • Troubleshoot issues across RTL, EDA Frontend tools (VC_SPYGLASS(Lint, CDC and RDC), VCS, VMS) and automation infrastructure, and design environments. • Develop, deploy, and maintain AI-assisted CAD/EDA automation, tools, and workflows supporting RTL design and verification. • Build scripts and software solutions that improve RTL build, simulation, verification, emulation, regression, and static sign-off workflows. • Apply AI/ML and AI-assisted development technologies to improve engineering automation, debugging, and productivity. • Develop and enhance CI/CD and regression automation for hardware development workflows. • Analyze workflow and infrastructure data to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and engineering efficiency. • Partner with engineering and cloud infrastructure teams to improve compute utilization and scalability. • Collaborate with RTL design, verification, CAD, infrastructure teams, and EDA vendors to resolve technical issues and improve methodologies. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: • Technical curiosity: Enjoys learning new technologies and finding better ways to solve engineering challenges. • Problem solving: Uses structured analysis and sound judgment to troubleshoot complex technical issues. • Collaboration: Works effectively across design, verification, software, infrastructure, and vendor teams. • Communication: Clearly communicates technical issues, recommendations, and solutions to different audiences. • Ownership: Takes responsibility for deliverables and follows issues through resolution. • Adaptability: Comfortable learning and working across evolving AI, software, and semiconductor design technologies. Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. • See Intel Benefits for more details. 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Note: For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information Minimum Qualifications and Experience : Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science + 3+ years of experience, or a Master's in the same field with 1+ years of educational or work experience . Your experience describe above must be in the following: • Linux experience with shell scripting. • Python, Perl, or C/C++ skills • RTL/Verification CAD tools • Debugging across RTL, automation flows, and software/tool interactions. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: • Tro