Data Center SoC Power Architect

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Data Center SoC Power Architect to shape the power, performance, and efficiency strategy for world-class compute platforms powering cloud, AI, and HPC workloads. You will collaborate across silicon, firmware, software, and systems teams to translate architectural visions into production-ready solutions.

This highly visible leadership role drives power modeling, performance analyses, and validation, influencing roadmaps and mentoring engineers as

Qualifications

• Analyze and optimize complex systems for power, performance, and area.
• Expertise in microarchitecture, performance modeling, and power analysis.
• Hands-on experience with simulation and validation tools for SoCs.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture of next-generation server and data center platforms.
• Partner with silicon, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Analyze workloads to maximize performance per watt.
• Lead power modeling, trade studies, and validation efforts.
• Develop power management and system optimization technologies.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and docs.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and define roadmaps.

Skills

Power modeling

Performance optimization

Hardware/Software interaction

Debugging / root-cause analysis

Microarchitecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

SoC simulation tools

Job description

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

The Role and Impact:

Join a team at the forefront of next-generation server and data center innovation. As a Data Center SoC Power Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the power, performance, and efficiency strategy for industry-leading compute platforms that power cloud, AI, and high-performance computing workloads worldwide. Working across silicon, system, firmware, and software domains, you will drive architectural innovations that enable breakthrough performance-per-watt and scalable, energy-efficient solutions for modern data centers. This is a highly visible technical leadership role with the opportunity to influence product roadmaps, define new architectural capabilities, and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams from concept through silicon validation. If you are passionate about solving complex system-level challenges and delivering technologies that power the future of computing, we want to hear from you.

Business group:

The Data Center Group (DCG) is dedicated to delivering world-class technology solutions that power the cloud and enterprise infrastructure. Focused on advancing innovation, scalability, and efficiency, DCG enables businesses and industries to achieve their goals by leveraging Intel's cutting-edge technologies. Joining DCG means becoming part of a team that drives Intel's leadership in the data center domain and contributes to the broader mission of enabling a connected, data-driven world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the architecture of next-generation server and data center platforms, driving innovations that deliver industry-leading performance, power efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams spanning silicon design, validation, firmware, software, and systems engineering to transform architectural vision into production-ready solutions.
• Analyze real-world cloud, AI, enterprise, and high-performance computing workloads to identify opportunities that maximize performance per watt and optimize customer value.
• Lead power and performance modeling, architectural tradeoff studies, and validation efforts to ensure products meet ambitious technical and business goals.
• Drive the development of innovative power management and system optimization technologies that advance efficiency across the hardware and software stack.
• Solve complex technical challenges, influence key architectural decisions, and align stakeholders across organizations to deliver breakthrough products.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentorship, and the creation of high-quality technical specifications and best practices.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive advancements to help define future server architecture roadmaps.

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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 9+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience in the following:
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize complex systems for power, performance, and area constraints.
• Expertise in microarchitecture, performance modeling, power analysis, and hardware/software interaction.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools for simulation and validation of SoCs.
• Strong proficiency debugging and root-cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or specialized certification in semiconductor design, compute architecture, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across diverse technical domains.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical innovation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey ideas and drive alignment across teams.

We're looking for passionate individuals who are ready to push the boundaries of silicon design and contribute to Intel's mission of advancing computing solutions for a connected world.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

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.

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: $164,470.00-269,100.00 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 require an on-site presence.

• Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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