Silicon SoC Architect

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Silicon SoC Architecture to lead end-to-end architectures for next-generation datacenter and agentic computing. You will mentor technical leaders and collaborate across teams to deliver modular, scalable SoCs that meet performance, power, and area goals.

The role requires a strong track record of innovation, leadership, and expertise in benchmarking and statistical modeling to guide architecture decisions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience.
• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience.
• OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated track record of innovation, including conceptualizing and specifying advanced microarchitectures for future products.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and contributing to technical strategies.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop leadership within the organization.
• Expertise in benchmarking, performance analysis, and advanced statistical modeling.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in computing, with a strategic vision for the evolution of SoC architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop end-to-end SoC architectures, including hardware, firmware, and functional specifications, to meet connectivity, configuration, performance, timing, power, and area goals.
• Drive the evaluation, integration, and optimization of existing IP blocks into new SoCs, defining gaskets or glue logic as necessary.
• Explore and implement novel architectural features for next-generation products, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable designs.
• Develop, execute, and analyze tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure to validate new architectures and features, using advanced statistics and data analysis to benchmark performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and verification engineers to ensure seamless SoC design and address development constraints.
• Review and influence cross-functional roadmaps, define technology targets, and contribute to the long-term innovation strategy for future SoCs.
• Act as a domain expert, providing technical leadership across the organization and the industry.
• Mentor and develop other technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in alignment with Intel's core values.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Coaching and mentoring

Benchmarking and performance analysis

Advanced statistical modeling

Strategic vision for SoC evolution

Education

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

Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact

As a Principal Engineer specializing in Silicon SoC Architecture at Intel, you will be at the forefront of designing and driving next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures that define the future of datacenter and agentic computing. This is a role of strategic importance, where your expertise will shape the technological direction of Intel and influence the industry at large. You will lead the end-to-end architecture and development of modular, scalable, and highly optimized SoCs that serve the needs of diverse segments, from high-performance computing to ultra-low power solutions. By innovating new architectural approaches and mentoring other technical leaders, you will play a pivotal role in delivering leadership solutions that power the world's most impactful technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop end-to-end SoC architectures, including hardware, firmware, and functional specifications, to meet connectivity, configuration, performance, timing, power, and area goals.
• Drive the evaluation, integration, and optimization of existing IP blocks into new SoCs, defining gaskets or glue logic as necessary.
• Explore and implement novel architectural features for next-generation products, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable designs.
• Develop, execute, and analyze tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure to validate new architectures and features, using advanced statistics and data analysis to benchmark performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and verification engineers to ensure seamless SoC design and address development constraints.
• Review and influence cross-functional roadmaps, define technology targets, and contribute to the long-term innovation strategy for future SoCs.
• Act as a domain expert, providing technical leadership across the organization and the industry.
• Mentor and develop other technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in alignment with Intel's core values.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience.
• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience.
• OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated track record of innovation, including conceptualizing and specifying advanced microarchitectures for future products.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and contributing to technical strategies.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop leadership within the organization.
• Expertise in benchmarking, performance analysis, and advanced statistical modeling.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in computing, with a strategic vision for the evolution of SoC architectures.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations

• US, California, Folsom
• US, Colorado, Fort Collins
• US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook
• US, Oregon, Hillsboro
• 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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $220,920.00-361,480.00 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. The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 02/22/2027.

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.