SOC Performance Architect

Intel

Last Updated: 11/6/2025 3:04:06 AM

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Current Days Open
85
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$115,290.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$162,760.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
150
First Seen
8/14/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$115,290.00 (Yearly)
4/19/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$162,760.00 (Yearly)
4/19/2026

Full Job Description

Job Details: Job Description: Do Something Wonderful! Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow. Who We Are The Datacenter Power and Performance Architecture group architects products that deliver leadership performance, performance efficiency and security for traditional as well as new paradigms for data centric computing in the datacenter and edge with the right balance of leadership technologies and IPs for computing, interconnect, memory and quality delivered through the best mix of silicon, packaging and platform solutions. Who You Are As a SOC Performance Architect responsibilities will include but are not limited to: You will work in a dynamic team environment hand in hand with our design, validation, and architecture teams to deliver best-in-class performance and innovations across the XEON CPU and AI portfolio. Determining, specifying and evaluating the viability of complex hardware features and structures and ensures that software and hardware designs interface correctly. Designs framework for particular functions. Defines, documents and tests processes for inclusion into technical platforms, subsystem specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Identifies, analyzes and resolves subsystem and/or SoC design weaknesses. Influences. Influences the shaping of future products by significantly contributing to the architecture used across design families. The ideal candidate will exhibit the following: Experience in computer architecture, software engineering, and performance analysis. Provides multilayered technical expertise for next generation initiatives Qualifications: You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional 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 Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 1+ years of experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science OR PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science. 1+ years' experience in Computer Architecture. 1+ years' experience in C, C++ or Python. 1+ years' experience in Verilog, System/Verilog. Preferred Qualifications Experience in CPU architecture, performance and power architecture, modelling, pre and post silicon analysis. Academic research in computer architecture Job Type: College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin Business group: At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners. 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, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here: https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003 Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $115,290.00-$162,760.00 Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience. 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. Visit our Careers at Intel site and discover how it is to work here. Search jobs, get to know employees and learn more about benefits at Intel: Benefits Internships Life at Intel Locations Recruitment Process Discover your place in our world-changing work

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