CPU Performance Architect

Intel Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Bangalore is seeking an experienced SoC Performance Architect to drive performance modeling and analysis across next‑generation client SoCs. You will lead research initiatives, build architectural models, and partner with architecture and design teams to deliver product-ready solutions.

Responsibilities include modeling emerging microarchitectures, identifying bottlenecks, and developing data-driven optimizations while ensuring compatibility with validation teams and

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in computer architecture with project work.
• Proficient in C++ or OO programming.
• Experience with SystemC/ TLM modeling.
• Familiarity with cache/memory/fabric subsystems in SoCs.
• Experience in performance modeling/analysis of complex SoCs.
• Exposure to RTL validation scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to improve SoC performance and translate concepts into architectural models.
• Develop performance modeling infrastructure and data-driven optimization approaches.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, and validation teams to deliver measurable product benefits.

Skills

C++

OO programming

Computer architecture concepts

DL for architecture

SystemC TLM modeling

Cache systems

Memory systems

Performance modelling

RTL validation scripting

Simulation environments

Education

B.Tech + 5 yrs experience

M.Tech + 3 yrs experience

PhD with internships

Tools

SystemC TLM modeling

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the SoC Performance Architecture team shaping next-generation client SoCs. Drive innovation in performance modeling, performance analysis methodologies, and performance modeling infrastructure. Lead and execute research initiatives to enhance SoC performance, translating concepts into architectural models and partnering with architecture and design teams to deliver product-ready solutions. Model emerging microarchitectures, identify performance bottlenecks, and develop data-driven optimizations. Collaborate closely with validation teams to ensure performance features deliver measurable product benefits and meet architectural objectives.

Qualifications

• Computer arch expertise with course/projects focusing on at least one aspect of computer architecture Alternately strong understanding of either traditional data structures and algorithms or deep learning techniques with an interest to apply them in computer architecture
• Strong C++ or object oriented programming skills
• Minimum expected experience - B.Tech + 5 yrs or M.Tech + 3 years or Ph.D with internships in following areas
• Experience in C++/System C TLM modeling
• Experience in specific sub-systems of Soc like cache, memory or fabric
• Experience with handling performance model/performance analysis of complex Socs with latency/bandwidth/power expectations
• Exposure to scripting or RTL validation environments is an added advantage
• Exposure in bringing up /integrating performance/functional simulators and/or analysis or workloads will be an added advantage

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location

India, Bangalore

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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

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.