Senior System Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Expert specializing in SoC Power and Performance Architecture to join our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to enhance the power efficiency and performance of our System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our SoCs achieve optimal performance and power efficiency, while identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.

You will also be setting simulation methodologies and driving those across the teams.

• Power and Performance Optimization:
  Lead and drive initiatives to optimize SoC power and performance through advanced software techniques, including firmware tuning, workload analysis, and architectural design modifications.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with architects, design engineers, validation teams, and marketing to deliver industry-leading SoC solutions, providing software insights and expertise.
• Pre-Silicon Planning:
  Define and implement detailed power and performance tools and methodologies in the pre-silicon phase, focusing on software architecture and design.
• Dev Ops Pipeline Establishment:
  Develop and establish Dev Ops pipelines for power, performance, and thermal architecture tools and methodologies, ensuring efficient and automated workflows.
• Simulation Technologies:
  Establish and implement simulation technologies and methodologies to predict and analyze power, performance, and thermal characteristics.
• Simulation Model Development:
  Develop and refine simulation models for power, performance, and thermal analysis, enabling accurate and predictive assessments of SoC designs.

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience OR
• PhD with 2+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• In-depth knowledge of CPU architecture, benchmarks, power management, and memory sub-system validation.
• Extensive experience in simulation development in the pre-RTL phase.
• Strong background in SW architecture and quality.
• Proficiency in developing simulation models for SoC.
• Advanced software development skills, including experience with scripting languages such as Python, C++.
• Deep understanding and experience with operating systems.
• Expertise in statistical data analysis and design of experiments.
• Familiarity with industry benchmarks, understanding the aspects of performance they measure, and conducting competitive analysis from previous generation products.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary

Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix; US, California, Folsom; US, California, Santa Clara

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones.

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.

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.

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:  USD -  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.

This role will require an on-site presence.