Power and Performance Architect

Job Details

Job Description:

This role operates at the intersection of architecture, technology, and business strategy, influencing Intel's product roadmaps and key technical tradeoffs. As a Power and Performance Architect, you will define and optimize power, performance targets, collaborating closely with IP's, SoC, platform, and software engineers. The role requires strong system level thinking, deep technical judgment, and the ability to lead and influence across organizations while engaging senior leadership. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive SoC PnP projections by conducting benchmarking, characterizing workloads, and evaluating microarchitectural trade-offs.
• Develop and own long term power and performance models for CPU, GPU, memory IPs, and full SoC.
• Define power and performance targets and drive execution to achieve aggressive power goals across development phases, from pathfinding to silicon.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance power and performance modeling tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Identify emerging technology and market trends, risks, and opportunities impacting competitiveness.
• Provide actionable, data driven recommendations to architecture, planning, marketing, and executive leadership.
• Collaborate cross functionally with architecture, design, post silicon, platform, and business teams. Successful candidates are impact driven collaborators who work effectively in ambiguous environments, learn quickly, and translate new challenges into measurable results.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. /PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Python or scripting languages to develop and maintain analysis tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of SoC behavior and power and performance modeling.
• Highly self motivated, able to operate independently and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• In this highly visible role, excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of architecture, RTL, structural design (SD), validation, and post silicon processes.
• Experience with Intel IPs and full product development lifecycles.
• Expertise in power and performance analysis, system level tradeoffs, and power reduction techniques.
• Hands on experience with post silicon performance and power measurement, validation, and analysis.
• Background in high performance computing, graphics, or AI accelerator architectures.
• Experience in semiconductor physics and process technology and their impact on power and performance.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross functional technical initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrated success in competitive analysis, market assessment, and long term roadmap planning.
• Knowledge of business marketing strategies and competitive positioning.
• Experience in developing and maintaining analysis tools, flows, and methodologies.
  
  

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

Business Group

Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.

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: $164,470.00 - 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.

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