SOC Performance Architect

Overview

Lead SOC Performance Architecture for Intel's data center and edge computing solutions, focusing on performance, efficiency, and security for the XEON CPU and AI portfolio.

• Collaborate with design, validation, and architecture teams to deliver best‑in‑class performance and innovations.
• Determine, specify, and evaluate the viability of complex hardware features and structures, ensuring correct interface between software and hardware designs.
• Design framework for specific functions.
• Define, document, and test processes for inclusion into technical platforms, subsystem specifications, input/output parameters, and hardware/software compatibility.
• Identify, analyze and resolve subsystem and/or SoC design weaknesses.
• Influence future product architecture by contributing across design families.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s or PhD in the same fields.
• Hands‑on experience with SoC‑level development, computer architecture, operating systems, system validation, or related fields.
• Exposure to system performance evaluation, power analysis, including pre/post‑silicon work.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, Python), parallel programming (CUDA, MPI), and scripting languages (Bash, Shell, Ruby).

• Experience in digital system design or hardware descriptive languages (Verilog and/or System Verilog).
• Adaptability to new methodologies, frameworks, or tools (e.g., AI) and ability to keep up with evolving technology.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and collaborate across diverse technical domains.

• Job Type: Experienced Hire
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US, Oregon, Hillsboro
• Additional Locations: US, California, Santa Clara; US, Texas, Austin

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive pay, stock bonuses, health care, retirement plans, and vacation time.

Annual salary range: $105,650 – $200,340 USD (range may vary by location and individual qualifications).

This role is eligible for a hybrid work model, allowing employees to split time between on‑site work at the assigned Intel site and off‑site work.