Server CPU SoC Architect

Intel Corporation

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 141,910 - 269,100

Full time

14 days+

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Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation seeks a Server CPU SoC Architect to define, model, and drive innovative CPU architectures across high-performance computing to edge products.

You will evaluate tradeoffs, develop leadership solutions, and collaborate with architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to deliver optimized CPU projects. This is a hybrid role with opportunities to influence technology roadmaps and future CPU strategies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of hands-on CPU architecture experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
  • 4+ years' experience in architecture definition, modeling, and CPU architecture fundamentals.
  • 4+ years' experience in SoC architecture and development methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Define and document end-to-end architecture specifications, ensuring modularity, scalability, and compatibility with hardware and software requirements.
  • Explore and develop new architectural approaches, novel features, and inventive solutions to meet performance, power, and area optimization targets.
  • Conduct detailed feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses to define CPU requirements and content, including new instructions to support emerging use cases.
  • Model CPU performance and power, analyze bottlenecks, and propose architectural improvements based on future workload predictions.
  • Develop test plans, testing infrastructure, and simulations for new features, using advanced statistical methods to analyze results and benchmark CPU performance.
  • Collaborate across architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to ensure seamless execution of CPU projects and deliver optimized solutions.
  • Influence cross-functional roadmaps and define technology targets that align with Intel's future CPU strategies.

Skills

CPU architecture
SoC architecture
Modeling
Power & performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Eng/ Electrical Eng/ CS
Master's degree or PhD with relevant experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Life at Intel The Role and Impact As a Server CPU SoC Architect CPU Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining, modeling, and driving the development of innovative CPU architectures that meet performance, power, frequency, and area targets across a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from high-performance computing to low-power Edge products. You will evaluate feasibility tradeoffs, define novel architectural approaches, and develop optimized leadership solutions to address future workload demands. Your contributions will directly shape Intel's cutting-edge CPU designs, enabling transformative advancements in technology and industry innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and document end-to-end architecture specifications, ensuring modularity, scalability, and compatibility with hardware and software requirements.
  • Explore and develop new architectural approaches, novel features, and inventive solutions to meet performance, power, and area optimization targets.
  • Conduct detailed feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses to define CPU requirements and content, including new instructions to support emerging use cases.
  • Model CPU performance and power, analyze bottlenecks, and propose architectural improvements based on future workload predictions.
  • Develop test plans, testing infrastructure, and simulations for new features, using advanced statistical methods to analyze results and benchmark CPU performance.
  • Collaborate across architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to ensure seamless execution of CPU projects and deliver optimized solutions.
  • Influence cross-functional roadmaps and define technology targets that align with Intel's future CPU strategies.
Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required 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. You must possess the 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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of hands‑on experience in CPU architecture, or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
  • 4+ years' experience in architecture definition, modeling, and / or CPU architecture fundamentals.
  • 4+ years' experience in SoC architecture and development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience with advanced CPU technology.
  • Strong understanding/experience working on Fabric/Interconnect, PCIe/CXL, Coherency protocols, Core/ISA or accelerators.
  • Knowledge of performance and power modeling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization for CPU workloads.
  • Experience with instruction set architecture (ISA) development and implementation.
  • Familiarity with industry trends and the ability to align technical vision with market demands to maintain leadership in CPU performance, power optimization, and scalability.
Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you.

Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations
  • US, Arizona, Phoenix
  • US, California, Santa Clara
  • US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook
  • US, Texas, Austin
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

$141,910.00-269,100.00 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 our 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 your hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
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