SoC Power and Performance Architect

Job Details

Job Description:

You will be joining One organization focused on SoC PTP across segments. Architecting the product for leadership performance and ensuring targets are hit through the life cycle

• Develops and drives end to end SoC architecture including firmware, hardware, platform specifications for highly optimized, modular, and scalable SoC, based on hardware features, requirements, and interoperability of hardware and software throughout the product life cycle.
• Drives SoC functionality, connectivity, configuration, performance, timing, power, and area goals.
• Drives evaluation and integration of existing IP blocks into new SoCs as well as the specification of any gaskets or glue logic.
• Evaluates feasibility tradeoffs and explores and defines new approaches and novel architectures for SoC.
• Invents, conceptualizes, and specifies microarchitecture and architectural features for next generation products to deliver optimized SoC for multiple segments from high performance computing to extreme low power products.
• Develops tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features for SoC, performs functional modeling simulations, and conducts analysis of test results using advanced statistics and data predictions for benchmarking performance and determining areas for improvement.
• Provides experimental/proof of concept changes for proposing design alternatives meeting performance, power, area, and timing constraints.
• Reviews, challenges, and influences cross functional roadmaps and defines technology targets for future SoCs.
• Collaborates with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and verification engineers to improve the overall design of SoC and overcome constraints.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. / M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of relevant experience. OR
• Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field and 5 years' experience, OR
• PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field and 3 years' experience.
• Advanced understanding of SoC behavior and power and performance modeling.
• Experience with power and performance studies, power management optimizations, and post-si validation
• Advanced understanding of architecture, RTL, structural design (SD), validation, and post silicon processes including debugging and bug resolution
• 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

• Experience with Python or scripting languages like C/C to develop and maintain analysis tools, flows, and methodologies.
• LLM engineering workflows and automation tool development
• Experience with Intel IPs and full product development lifecycles.
• Expertise in power and performance analysis, system level tradeoffs, and power reduction techniques.
• 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:

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: $190,610.00 - 269,100.00 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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